China plans 19% high-speed rail expansion by 2030 amid global dominance
- Posted on January 5, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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China plans 19% high-speed rail expansion by 2030 amid global dominance

Beijing aims to expand the nation’s entire rail network to about 180,000km as part of 2026-2030 infrastructure push, boosting connectivity nationwide.