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High-Speed Empire: Chinese Expansion and the Future of Southeast AsiaThe story of the world's most audacious infrastructure project. Less than a decade ago, China did not have a single high speed train in service. Today, it owns a network of 14,000 miles of high speed rail, far more than the rest of the world combined. Now, China is pushing its tracks into Southeast Asia, reviving a century old colonial fantasy of an imperial railroad stretching to Singapore; and kicking off a key piece of the One Belt One Road
The story of the world's most audacious infrastructure project.Less than a decade ago, China did not have a single high-speed train in service. Today, it owns a network of 14,000 miles of high-speed rail, far more than the rest of the world combined. Now, China is pushing its tracks into Southeast Asia, reviving a century-old colonial fantasy of an imperial railroad stretching to Singapore; and kicking off a key piece of the One Belt One Road initiative, which has a price tag of $1 trillion and, reaches inside the borders of more than 60 countries.
The Pan-Asia Railway portion of One Belt One Road could transform Southeast Asia, bringing shiny Chinese cities, entire economies, and waves of migrants where none existed before. But if it doesn't succeed, that would be a cautionary tale about whether a new superpower, with levels of global authority unimaginable just a decade ago, can pull entire regions into its orbit simply with tracks, sweat, and lots of money. Journalist Will Doig traveled to Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore to chronicle the dramatic transformations taking place -- and to find out whether ordinary people have a voice in this moment of economic, political, and cultural collision.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Columbia Global Reports
Published: 05/01/2018
ISBN: 9780997722987
Pages: 107
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 7.40h x 4.90w x 0.50d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2018
Library Journal 05/15/2018 pg. 69
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Very sturdy
Color: Black, Color: Black
Good comfort level ✔
The seat cushion is soft but doesn't sag, and the armrests also provide some cushioning.
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The leather surface can be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth, making it ideal for use on tables with drinks or snacks.
Simple installation, clear instructions
"The cushions on the chair back and armrests are soft enough, not too hard.
It offers good value for money; the price is reasonable, but the seating comfort is better than I expected.
"Suitable for daily office work or study."
The seat cushion is very comfortable, and the back support is excellent.
Adjustable height, smooth
The chair is sturdy No shaking
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Comfortable chair
Color: Black, Color: Black
I wanted an all black out chair to match my cabinets and this chair fits my needs. It was easy to install took me about 20mins or so.
Quality is great, the base is made out of metal hence very solid, it came with the polyurethane wheels, rolling on the hardwood floor is very smooth. Seat and arm rest have thick foam paddings makes it very comfortable to seat on and lean back. Adjustable recline tension and height adjustment. Great chair.
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Color: Black
The chair was more comfortable than I expected for the price. The back support feels good and the seat does not feel hard after working for several hours. I liked that the wheels roll smoothly and the assembly was pretty simple. The design also makes the office look more modern. So far it feels stable and durable.
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Back is a little low
Color: Black, Color: Black
Comfort is good went together with no problems
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★★★★★ 5
Sitting on a very comfortable leather chair
Color: Black, Color: Black
I have been using this chair for a few days. First of all, the installation is very simple and convenient. You can learn it just by looking at the drawings. It takes about 20 minutes to install. The chair is very comfortable to sit on. Its support and comfort are beyond expectations. It can relieve the fatigue of the waist and you won't feel very tired when sitting. The leather material is also good. It can be rotated, moved up and down, and can be moved. The armrests can also be moved up and down. This price is worth it. Overall, I'm very satisfied and comfortable.
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