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A new rail corridor linking Urumqi, China, to Tehran, Iran, cuts transit time from 40 to 15 days by bypassing the Strait of Malacca. Part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, this route enhances trade by providing a faster, overland alternative for Chinese goods and Iranian oil. The project strengthens China’s trade ties with Central Asia and the Middle East, offering more direct access to European markets while reducing reliance on traditional sea routes. It marks a significant step in China’s broader strategy to expand its global trade network. https://www.reddit.com/r/China/comments/1kxcq4n/china_railroad_to_tehran_inaugurated_cutting/
