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China advances Central Asia railway route that bypasses Russia

China marked a major tunnel milestone for a Central Asian railway route designed to bypass Russia. The development indicates progress on an alternative regional transport corridor.

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The route could reduce reliance on Russian transit links and shift trade connectivity across Central Asia.

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  1. China marks major tunnel milestone for Central Asia railway bypassing Russia ↗scmp.com · Recorded source date: Sep 7, 2026, 12:46 AM UTC

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