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Explainer: Why are there so many spectacular highways in China?
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China has the world's highest expressway named Beipanjiang Bridge, and the world's longest desert highway, spanning from its capital city Beijing to the far western region of Xinjiang. The country is also home to the longest sea-crossing bridge, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.
So, why does China have so many mega highways?

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