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The South Manchurian Railway
2:25:32 - 2:31:49 (06:17)
The Japanese government and companies plan to develop infrastructure around the South Manchurian Railway, starting with hotels, which will eventually lead to homes, schools and more. This tiny area has the potential for expansion and could make Japan just as powerful as they envision themselves.
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