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Earthquakes? Managed, Not Feared
Naturally, the project comes with serious technical challenges. The tunnel will pass through a seismically active zone. China’s approach is pragmatic: advanced monitoring systems, watertight safety compartments, and modern construction techniques are built into the design.
In contrast, large infrastructure projects elsewhere often stall due to environmental reviews, political infighting, or legal challenges. China, by comparison, pushes forward with capital, engineering, and speed. The contrast is striking. While many ambitious infrastructure plans remain stuck on paper in other parts of the world, China is preparing to break ground on a tunnel forty times longer than projects that have been debated for decades.
