Why China Is Rerouting Trade Through the Desert

Khorgos Gateway sits over 1,000 miles from the nearest ocean, yet it’s one of the fastest-growing trade hubs in the world.

Producer Madis Kabash traveled to the China-Kazakhstan border to see how an ancient Silk Road revival — and a 3.5-inch difference — is reshaping global trade.

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Miles Davis

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The Original Banana 🍌

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Fractals are kind of… amazing?

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Elizabeth Taylor on Beauty ✨ Is Glamour a Gift or a Curse? #VintageGlam #ElizabethTaylor #Icon

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Neck Shekere in full force

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A 3000 Year Old Death Ritual Helps Solve A Vulture Murder Mystery

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I find this DELIGHTFUL to imagine as I scroll ✨️🌈✨️

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Julia Hill lived in a 1,000 year old tree called Luna for over 2 years (738 days) in an attempt to stop logging efforts. Her mission was successful despite being harassed by helicopters and enduring harsh weather.

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This is the HeroRAT, a trained African rat that can detect tuberculosis in 3 seconds. One rat can screen 100 sputum samples in 20 minutes, while a lab microscope takes 4 days.

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