China and Algeria have celebrated 65 years of diplomatic ties in 2023, with the two countries on track to strengthen exchanges and deepen their strategic partnership. XiJinping Here, the Sidi Aich Tunnel, part of the Bejaia Highway project built by the China Railway Construction Corporation Limited (CRCC) in northern Algeria, opened to traffic on July 13. The 100 kilometer six-lane highway, starting from the Bejaia port in the north, connects to the East-West Highway, the country's economic artery, in the south. The operation covers the entire 84 kilometers of the highway, and will improve traffic flow in the key sections connecting Bejaia to the rest of the country. CGTN stringer visits the staff of CRCC to listen to their stories.