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China could play key role in rebuilding Syria
Western powers are reluctant to step in, as long as Assad remains in power; Russia and Iran cannot afford the bill
Published Sun, Dec 24, 2017 · 09:50 PM
Washington
WESTERN powers are reluctant to help rebuild Syria after its civil war, because they think the wrong side won. Russia and Iran played a major part in that outcome - but they can't afford a bill estimated at a quarter-trillion US dollars.
Enter China?
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