Afghanistan opening a trade route linking China to the Persian Gulf signals regional geopolitical shift.
Context
What happened: Afghanistan's Taliban government opened a road through the Wakhan Corridor, a narrow strip on its northeastern edge, aiming to create a direct trade route with China.
Why it matters: Experts say the new road via the Wakhan Corridor remains a long way off becoming operational, so the route is not yet functioning as a trade link.
What changed
Afghanistan's Taliban government opened a road through the Wakhan Corridor, a narrow strip on its northeastern edge, aiming to create a direct trade route with China.
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Oct 11, 2026 08:35 PM ET