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Afghanistan’s new road to China ends at a closed border

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Briefings

Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor road project faces a critical halt due to a closed border with China, potentially delaying trade route development and reducing reliance on Pakistan. The Taliban government aims to utilize this corridor to establish new economic links, but the physical infrastructure cannot proceed without a functional crossing point.

Key points

• The Wakhan Corridor road project in Afghanistan is stalled because the border with China is currently closed.
• The Taliban government intends to use the road to create new trade routes and decrease dependence on Pakistan.

Context

Afghanistan seeks to develop the Wakhan Corridor road to establish new trade routes and reduce reliance on Pakistan. This initiative is part of broader efforts to improve regional connectivity and economic stability.

Limitations

The evidence indicates the road project is halted due to the closed China border. Specific dates, funding amounts, or completion timelines are not provided in the source material.

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