DALIAN, China -- China's ambitious high-speed rail build-up has resulted in debt approaching $1 trillion, but the country appears determined to stay the course.
Projects hold value beyond profits, says official

Changbai Mountain Station near the North Korean border: China's high-speed rail network spans the country but passenger volume is low and operator debts are rising. (Photo by Kohei Fujimura)
DALIAN, China -- China's ambitious high-speed rail build-up has resulted in debt approaching $1 trillion, but the country appears determined to stay the course.