The Taliban plans to transform Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor into a significant trade connection with China, aiming to revitalize the economy which has been struggling since the regime took power. The initial phase involves paving a 30-mile dirt road near the Chinese border, with further developments needed to improve over 200 miles of unpaved road. Potentially, this route would enhance trade by linking Central Asia and China while reestablishing Afghanistan's historical role on the Silk Road. Critics suggest the project may not progress beyond initial plans.
If the road is ever completed, it would bypass Pakistan, dramatically cutting travel times between Central Asia and China and potentially promoting trade in rare minerals.
The Taliban government has a plan to turn one of the country's remotest corners into a global trade hub by linking the Afghan heartland with China.
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