共话中国经济新机遇｜穿越撒哈拉沙漠的“中阿携手发展之路”

Core Viewpoint - The construction of a 575-kilometer railway in Algeria, a collaboration between China Railway Construction and a state-owned enterprise, is progressing well, utilizing advanced Chinese track-laying technology to enhance connectivity and economic development in the region [1][2]. Group 1: Project Overview - The railway will connect Bechar Province and the Tindouf Province's Gara Djebilet iron ore mine, facilitating the interconnection of mining, industrial, and port areas [1]. - The project involves over 7,200 Chinese and Algerian workers, with daily production exceeding 10,000 tons of ballast and 5,200 sleepers [1]. - The current daily track-laying progress is approximately 3 kilometers, marking the first application of advanced Chinese track-laying technology in Algeria [1]. Group 2: Local Impact and Employment - The project has created job opportunities and growth platforms for local residents, exemplified by the story of a young local worker, Debeka Mohammed, who transitioned from a regular worker to a management role [2][3]. - The railway construction has led to the establishment of Algeria's first modern intelligent sleeper factory, where local employees are actively involved in the production process [2]. - Over 85% of the production line staff are local employees, with 68 Algerian workers becoming project backbones under the mentorship of Chinese supervisors [3].