Chinese engineers work to restore China-Nepal highway

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A Chinese team of engineers has joined the operation to help Nepal rebuild. Their first task is to restore a key highway connecting China and Nepal. CCTV’s Quentin Vigne filed this report.

Highlights:

  • The highway connecting Kathmandu and Zham Port was completely cut off after the earthquake.
  • Chinese army engineers worked for six straight hours on Monday to restore the highway.

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