Opinion: China a high-speed rail juggernaut, while most of U.S. stands by and waves

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Opinion: China a high-speed rail juggernaut, while most of U.S. stands by and waves
(Source: Forbes opinion column by Sarwant Singh, July 17, 2014)

NEW YORK — While people in the West are profusely debating the benefits of high-speed rail, trying to find budgets and getting public support, China is expected to become a world leader in the rail industry by investing, constructing, supplying material, operating and finally transferring railway systems to the rest of the world.

Full story: www.forbes.com

Friday, July 18, 2014

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