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Why China is building a controversial new road to Russia
In the mountains where Europe meets Asia, a controversial new highway is under construction. The Kvesheti-Kobi Road in Georgia will expand a key trade corridor between Russia and Armenia, bypassing an existing route that can be impassable in winter. But the project has become divisive. China is leading the construction, most of the funding is coming from bank loans and there are concerns about the environmental impact and having closer ties with Russia. So, is this new road really in Georgia's best interests?
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