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Historic construction under world's tallest mountain marks strategic breakthrough in infrastructure construction between China and Pakistan
China has begun construction of an £896 million tunnel under the Himalayas in one of the most challenging regions on the planet, aiming to connect its territory to Pakistan and increase economic and logistical integration in Asia.
In yet another chapter in the race for influence in Asia, China has begun one of the most daring engineering projects of our time: the construction of a highly complex tunnel under the Himalayan mountain range, as reported by Express.co.uk. The infrastructure is part of the strategic project known as China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which aims to improve trade and logistics flow between the two countries, strengthening also the New Silk Road.
The construction is taking place in one of the highest and most inhospitable regions in the world, with challenges such as unstable terrain, extreme weather and seismic risk. Even so, the project is moving forward with cutting-edge technologies to ensure safety, efficiency and durability. The project is estimated to cost £896 million and represents not only an engineering feat, but also a significant geopolitical move to expand China’s reach in the region.
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The tunnel under the Himalayas is not just a physical construction: it is also a geopolitical bridge between two strategic allies. CPEC, the main axis of the project, has already received billions in investments for roads, pipelines, railways and energy. The new tunnel reinforces this commitment and promises to shorten trade routes, reduce logistics costs and speed up the transport of goods between China and Pakistan's ports on the Arabian Sea.
Furthermore, the construction of the project strengthens China's presence in an area close to the disputed Kashmir, expanding its sphere of influence at a time of growing tensions with the West and neighboring India. The infrastructure therefore fulfills a dual role: it promotes development and serves as a diplomatic instrument.
Impact on trade and regional development
According to experts cited by Express.co.uk, the tunnel could profoundly transform the connectivity landscape in Central Asia, especially for historically isolated regions. Bilateral trade should become more agile and secure, allowing for a significant expansion of integration Valuation. The project could also benefit local communities by generating jobs, stimulating tourism and providing access to essential services.
Scheduled for completion in the coming years, the mega-construction is set to become one of the greatest showcases of modern engineering and a symbol of Chinese power in large infrastructure projects.
It would be good to hire them to build the tunnel, Santos Guarujá would be ready overnight.
Rare earths…what’s inside the mountains…and at the same time integrate.
There are no deputies there who get a house, a suit allowance, a housing allowance, an apartment, travel allowance, this allowance, a car with a driver and an infinite number of benefits that they vote for themselves to have all of this.