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Western governments have promoted the corridor as an alternative export route for critical minerals at a time when China dominates much of the region's mining and processing capacity.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Since the Communist Party won control of mainland China in 1949, only four Central Committee plenums have promoted 10 or more alternates to full membership, including this week’s conclave, according to party records.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

England have promoted Jamie Smith to open the batting in Harry Brook's first one-day international since being appointed full-time white-ball captain.

From BBC • May 28, 2025

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed slashing funding by 67% for a pioneering deal with Google to support struggling California newsrooms, citing financial pressures that have promoted wider budget cuts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

Plus, I believe that her mother might have promoted the friendship.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly