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China counts down to start of work on Xinjiang-Tibet Railway

Cs news11 months ago02 mins

Work is expected to get under way this year on one of the world’s most ambitious rail projects with the launch of a state-owned company to oversee construction and operations of a line that will link Hotan in Xinjiang and Lhasa in Tibet. The Shanghai Securities News reported on Friday that Xinjiang-Tibet Railway Company had…

My Take | How China’s latest mega-dam threatens to undermine thaw in ties with India

Cs news12 months ago02 mins

Donald Trump’s approach to international relations has placed China on the defensive, but by also alienating key US allies and partners, it may have created an unexpected opening for Beijing. Since the US president unveiled his tariff plans in April, Beijing has significantly ramped up efforts to improve ties with Europe, Southeast Asia, and even…