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The $1.7 Billion Railway That Could Challenge China's Influence in Africa – The Wall Street Journal

The $1.7 Billion Railway That Could Challenge China’s Influence in Africa
A U.S.-backed railway connecting Angola to the Democratic Republic of Congo is part of a pushback against China’s Belt and Road initiative in Africa. The $1.7 billion Lobito Corridor project aims to secure vital mineral supply chains. Photo illustration: Kevin Gong
Wall Street Journal
April 19, 2024
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