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Special Set in concrete: In a first, Kabul builds $5m road via tough terrain to access China

Set in concrete: In a first, Kabul builds $5m road via tough terrain to access China

  • Project will take a year and a half to complete
  • Once ready, it will allow Beijing to export raw materials from untapped Afghan mines for domestic consumption
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