Can China Connect the World by High-Speed Rail?

Explore China's ambitious plan to connect the world through high-speed rail in this 19-minute TEDxKFAS talk by international relations expert Dr. Gerald Chan. Discover how China's extensive domestic rail network of over 16,000 kilometers is expanding globally through infrastructure diplomacy and the New Silk Road initiative. Learn about the potential political, economic, and social impacts of a world interconnected by high-speed rail, with examples from Asia and Latin America. Gain insights into the financing of these projects and their role in shaping global norms. Delve into the vision of a more interconnected future and understand how China's rail development strategy fits into its broader geopolitical ambitions.

Introduction
The future world
How did this all happen
Examples in Asia
Examples in Latin America
New Silk Road System
Financing
Global Norm