China tries to speed up economy with massive railway project

The video discusses China's high-speed train from Beijing to Tianjin, highlighting its speed and efficiency. It describes the ultramodern Beijing South Station and outlines plans to expand the railway network with a $300 billion investment. This expansion aims to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and create jobs, addressing economic challenges and unemployment in China.

What is the top operating speed of the high-speed train between Beijing and Tianjin?

• 400 km/h

• 250 km/h

• 350 km/h

• 300 km/h

How does the new Beijing South station compare to traditional train stations?

• It looks like a bus terminal

• It resembles an airport

• It is like a traditional train station

• It is similar to a shopping mall

What is the planned investment for overhauling China's railway network over the next two years?

• 200 billion U.S. dollars

• 400 billion U.S. dollars

• 100 billion U.S. dollars

• 300 billion U.S. dollars

What percentage efficiency is China's freight rail system currently operating at?

• 35%

• 60%

• 50%

• 45%

How many jobs are expected to be created by the new railway infrastructure projects?

• 7 million

• 6 million

• 5 million

• 4 million