China completes key section of Beijing-Lhasa road link
The Hindu
Part of its infra push in Tibet, the Lhasa-Nagqu stretch is termed world’s highest expressway
Continuing its infrastructure build up in Tibet, China has completed a key section of the Beijing-Lhasa expressway, a 295 km stretch from Lhasa to Nagqu. This section is located at an average altitude of 4,500 metres above sea level which Chinese state media have termed the world’s highest expressway.
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