President Xi Jinping's trip to India and Sri Lanka later this month gives China a chance to not only expand its influence in South Asia, but also further boost exports of its railway technology. Photo: EPA
President Xi Jinping's trip to India and Sri Lanka later this month gives China a chance to not only expand its influence in South Asia, but also further boost exports of its railway technology. Photo: EPA

China builds influence, one railway at a time

China is partnering in ambitious projects across Asia and Latin America, hoping to boost its image and secure access to energy and other exports

President Xi Jinping's trip to India and Sri Lanka later this month gives China a chance to not only expand its influence in South Asia, but also further boost exports of its railway technology. Photo: EPA
President Xi Jinping's trip to India and Sri Lanka later this month gives China a chance to not only expand its influence in South Asia, but also further boost exports of its railway technology. Photo: EPA
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