China opens $2-billion extension of controversial Tibet railway - Reuters

China opens $2-billion extension of controversial Tibet railway Reuters The new 13.28 billion yuan ($2.2 billion) extension goes to Shigatse, the traditional seat of Tibetan Buddhism's second-highest figure, the Panchen Lama, and reduces travel time from Lhasa to around two hours from four hours by road now, the official ...

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