China Laughs at the West: Builds a 120 km Undersea Tunnel While Others Argue About Small Bridges

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While parts of Europe have spent decades debating modest infrastructure projects. Often bogged down by environmental reviews, political compromises, and endless revisions, China is showing what decisive action looks like, moving from approval to execution on a scale that few others even attempt.

Beijing has given the green light for one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects ever attempted: a 120-kilometer railway tunnel running straight beneath the sea. Estimated cost: €23 billion.

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