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China’s $1.99bn Investment to Improve Border Villages in Tibet

China has announced a $1.99 billion investment to improve living conditions in border villages along the Line of Actual Control in Tibet, including livelihood subsidies, medical support, and upgrades to oxygen supply facilities. The move is aimed at enhancing the well-being of local residents and securing the border with India, but concerns remain over the forced relocation of Tibetan farmers and the militarization of these villages. The investment may not be enough to address underlying issues and tensions with neighboring countries.

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