Why China is going full speed ahead with debt-ridden high-speed rail

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DALIAN, China -- China's ambitious high-speed rail build-up has resulted in debt approaching $1 trillion, but the country appears determined to stay the course.
Projects hold value beyond profits, say official
This high-speed rail station in Jilin province serving Mount Changbai is…

This story appeared on asia.nikkei.com, 2025-11-08 00:00:00.
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