Drawing on his upcoming book Localized Bargaining: The Political Economy of China’s High-Speed Railway Program, Dr. In this panel, speakers will explore the successes and challenges facing China's high-speed railway in balancing economic growth with financial, environmental and labor concerns at home and in Southeast Asia. But not all high-speed train projects have been a smooth ride. Massive investments into Indonesia’s Jakarta-Bandung Line and Trans-Lao railroad, as well as lines in Vietnam and Thailand. The government aims to double this train network by 2025 to help reach transport connectivity and low-carbon transportation goals.Ĭhinese companies have been taking their high-speed train technology and rail building experience onto the Belt and Road, particularly in Southeast Asia. The Chinese government has been fast-tracking a high-speed railway network that today covers 24,800 miles and connects over 90 percent of big Chinese cities. Careers, Fellowships, and Internships Open/Close.Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition.Science and Technology Innovation Program.Refugee and Forced Displacement Initiative.The Middle East and North Africa Workforce Development Initiative.

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