The sun rises over Doha in Qatar. Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have cut off diplomatic ties with Qatar, citing its support for terrorism. Photo: EPA
The sun rises over Doha in Qatar. Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have cut off diplomatic ties with Qatar, citing its support for terrorism. Photo: EPA
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How the Gulf row is blocking China’s new Silk Road

Rift between Qatar and its neighbours could disrupt key projects in Beijing’s sprawling trade initiative

Julia Hollingsworth
Julia Hollingsworth

Updated: 11:56am, 6 Jun, 2017

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The sun rises over Doha in Qatar. Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have cut off diplomatic ties with Qatar, citing its support for terrorism. Photo: EPA
The sun rises over Doha in Qatar. Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have cut off diplomatic ties with Qatar, citing its support for terrorism. Photo: EPA
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