China Dwarfs Itself

By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by experience, which is the most bitter.
ConfuciusThe Analects

China is doing what the rest of the world, especially the United States, should be doing: building massive infrastructure projects, to improve the quality of life for their citizens, and helping to export that technology around the world. The United States used to hold this position of global prominence.

For China, as only typical of the orientation of the BRICS nations, this orientation is natural and obvious. One particularly stark example: China has celebrated the opening of 1800 miles of new high speed rail lines, opened within the last six weeks, bringing their national total to 8,700 miles of high speed rail. Compare that to the United States, where California just broke ground on 800 miles of high speed rail, which will be completed by 2029, and has 453 existing miles currently.

So whether it be high speed rail, their commitments to mining the moon for Helium-3 for Fusion power development, recommitting their country to nuclear power, along with developing their own model of nuclear power plant, helping to finance a massive gas line throughout Asia, or helping to build dams throughout the developing world, China is committed to progress. We report on some of their most recent, and most breathtaking projects below. At this rate, they are set to make the Great Wall feel like the U.S. Rail Grid.