Rail link with Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan key to China raising Central Asia influence and skirting Russia sanctions
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After decades of delays over logistical and geopolitical disagreements, a rail link between China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan is set to begin construction. With Russia no longer objecting to it, the way is clear for a project that will boost Beijing’s economic ties and diplomatic influence within Central Asia.