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China tests Central Asian land routes to bypass maritime chokepoints

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China is exploring new land-based freight routes through Central Asia to reduce its reliance on maritime shipping, particularly in light of potential chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz. A pilot program has successfully moved containers by rail from China through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, then by road to western Afghanistan. This new route significantly cuts delivery times, but security concerns in Afghanistan, particularly regarding the Taliban's ability to ensure stable logistics, remain a significant challenge. AI

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China tests Central Asian land routes to bypass maritime chokepoints

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Shi Jiangtao ·

    China tests Central Asian land corridors to bypass maritime chokepoints

    Beijing is doubling down on overland trade routes across Central Asia as continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider region expose the vulnerability of global shipping chokepoints. A new link to Afghanistan via Uzbekistan offers a practical example of this long-te…

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