How has High-Speed Rail Improved Quality of Life in People’s Republic of China?

Event: Conference on Spillover Effects of High-Speed Rail and Quality of Life

How has High-Speed Rail Improved Quality of Life in People’s Republic of China?

15 November 2018

Author / Speaker:

Zhihai Xie, Kyoai Gakuen University - Email the author | Other materials by the author

The high-speed railway (HSR) has no doubt shortened significantly the time of mobility in the People’s Republic of China. This presentation examines the spillover effects of HSR in the PRC, particularly its economic, social, and well-being effects.

Geographical Focus:

China, People's Republic of

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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