Name: Khunjerab Pass on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor welcomes the New Year's first light
Uploaded: 2026-01-05T10:33:37+08:00
Duration: 1 min
Description: Khunjerab, the world's highest-altitude pass, sits at the heart of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. At 5,100 meters, oxygen is scarce and temperatures drop to −40 degrees Celsius. As the new year begins, sunlight bathes the gate in gold, rising

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Khunjerab, the world's highest-altitude pass, sits at the heart of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. At 5,100 meters, oxygen is scarce and temperatures drop to −40 degrees Celsius. As the new year begins, sunlight bathes the gate in gold, rising alongside China's national flag against the snow-capped peaks.

Since December 2024, the Khunjerab Pass has transitioned from seasonal to year-round operation. According to local statistics, the pass facilitated over 40,000 cross-border personnel movements and 7,000 vehicles in 2025 alone, playing a pivotal role in enhancing trade and people-to-people exchanges between China and Pakistan.

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