China tightens rail approvals as Xi warns on waste and ‘operational’ trouble
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-01-27 21:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Business, Transport, Asia, Economy & Finance, China, Tax & Budget, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Intercity lines face stricter break-even rules, as the central government cracks down on ‘back-door’ metro projects and looks to curb redundant infrastructure spending
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