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Xinjiang 2021 Watch: Pipeline Edition

Two recent news items have reminded me once again of my Xinjiang 2021 scenario from back in 2006. For those of you who need to get up to date, I'll list all the 2021 updates down below. If you'll recall, the scenario involved something to do with... ...full story at Opposite End of China

from Opposite End of China on Mon, Sep 22 2008

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