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Uzbekistan and Afghanistan Open New Rail Terminal at Hairatan
NewsBrief26 May

Uzbekistan and Afghanistan Open New Rail Terminal at Hairatan

Port No. 5 received its first freight train on 21 May — a small step in a large corridor ambition

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  1. How did an Afghan woman journalist’s writing resonate in China?
    China FactorOpinion19 Apr

    How did an Afghan woman journalist’s writing resonate in China?

    An extraordinary story of cross-border empathy has emerged, linking an Afghan journalist’s plight with the quiet solidarity of Chinese readers. This narrative showcases how human connection can defy political barriers, challenging assumptio

  2. How I overcame the Taliban’s ban on education for girls in Afghanistan
    China FactorOpinion19 Apr

    How I overcame the Taliban’s ban on education for girls in Afghanistan

    The Taliban’s return in August 2021 brought a chilling pronouncement for Afghanistan’s girls: their education beyond sixth grade was criminalised. This act mirrors a dark dystopia, a deliberate dismantling of social and human rights that ha