History: December 26 (#3)

History: December 26 (#3)
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December 26, 2012 China opens the world's longest high-speed rail route, which links Beijing and Guangzhou.

Commentary

Commentary

On December 26, in the year 2012: China opens the world's longest high-speed rail route, which links Beijing and Guangzhou. The high-speed rail network in the People's Republic of Ch ina (PRC) is almost entirely owned and operated by the China State Railway Group Co. Why December 26, 2012 matters: China opens the world's longest high-speed rail route, which links Beijing and Guangzhou. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: December 26, 2012 Contemporary history shows how global connectivity, digital tools, and shared knowledge continue to reshape culture, work, and learning. The event on this day: China opens the world's longest high-speed rail route, which links Beijing and Guangzhou. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-speed_rail_in_China (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)