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 China (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)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
FREE DAILY EMAIL
Get it in your inbox
One short, ad-free email each morning. Always free, unsubscribe anytime.
Commentary
Commentary