20/06/2007 22:02
China on Wednesday confirmed the construction of a 110-km-long metalled highway in Tibet to Mt Everest in an attempt to provide an additional bonanza to the world at the time of the Olympics. The move has sparked off howls of protests from environmentalists while in New Delhi there has been muted anxiety over security issues. The highway is being laid on the Tibet side. It will involve leveling an unpaved track and could take about four months. Chinese authorities on Wednesday said it will press ahead with the construction despite concerns from environmentalists. They also did not rule ... Details » |
