RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:Concentrate Mongoloid - Here is some additional info, although nobody can ever seem to rely on news reports out of UB - translation sometimes an issue I guess.
https://fronteranews.com/news/asia/worlds-longest-traffic-jam-points-mongolia-recovery/
0.2% on $1 billion is $2 million by my calcs. 1500 trucks/day x $1.45 is around $800K.
The bigger issue is only half the traffic is making it through the border.
Mr. Pancake - My point was the Chinese would have a greater interest and excuse against expropriation IF they had a direct ownership interest, which so far they don't. And I agree it would once have been a serious provocation against the Russians, but Chinese/Russian balance of power is surely tilting towards China on their own borders. One reason the Chinese might not want to blur the border is because then in Inner Mongolia they might kindle political hopes for reunification of Mongolia and greater independence from Beijing? But I stand by saying China is the natural insurance policy against Mongolian instability or breach of their international agreements. Hopefully Mongolia settles down into a more stable and prosperous democracy, with a relationship towards China such as Canada enjoys with the United States - closely tied economically, but distinct and culturally independent to a degree. Not looking too bad for Canada these days?
cg