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Why China Can't Build a Railway to Afghanistan

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Published Sep 23, 2026, 1:00 PM · 3w ago

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15,919
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165
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Why can’t China build a railway directly to Afghanistan, even though the two countries share a border? This documentary explores the Wakhan Corridor, Wakhjir Pass, Afghanistan’s road to China, the proposed Five Nations Railway, and the security and border challenges blocking a direct connection. 00:00 Why China Can’t Build a Railway to Afghanistan 00:46 Wakhan Corridor: The Border That Leads Nowhere 02:58 Afghanistan’s Road to the Chinese Border 05:06 Why China Keeps the Border Closed 06:41 What a China-Afghanistan Route Could Change 08:07 China-Afghanistan Railway: What Happens Next Subscribe for more megaproject documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/@UnthinkableBuild?sub_confirmation=1 ──────────────────── Fair Use Disclaimer: This video contains copyrighted material used under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act under fair use for documentary, educational, commentary, and analytical purposes. The content is transformative in nature. All rights belong to their respective owners. For concerns, contact: [email protected]
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