China-Afghanistan Trade Link
Analysts note that the Wakhan Corridor route is still far from being operational.
The rugged Wakhan district in Badakhshan province, northeastern Afghanistan, could someday serve as a China‑linked gateway to the Persian Gulf. © AP
ADNAN AAMIR
October 11, 2026 14:04 JST
ISLAMABAD — The Taliban administration in Afghanistan has inaugurated a road through the Wakhan Corridor, a slender strip along its northeastern border, aiming to establish a direct trade link with China.
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