In 2010, Vietnam was full of ambitions to build a north-south high-speed rail line, and accepted Japan's construction of up to 400 billion yuan**. Now, however, in 2022, this grand idea seems to have stalled, and high-speed rail construction has been at a standstill. Can this high-speed rail line be opened as scheduled?It could face a delay of 23 years.
Vietnam has a long and narrow geography, with a distance of more than 2,000 kilometers from north to south, and has the highest population density in the world. Traffic constraints have become a problem, and the current railway speed is only 50 kilometers per hour, which is far from meeting the needs of today's development.
In the face of the rapid development of China's high-speed rail technology, Vietnam proposed a north-south high-speed rail plan in 2006, but it was rejected due to the high cost. To improve its railway infrastructure, Vietnam turned to external assistance, with public tenders attracting bids from China, Germany and Japan. Surprisingly, Vietnam finally chose Japan's 400 billion** over China's technologically advanced and more reasonable plan.
However, Japan's Shinkansen technology does not exactly match the Vietnamese terrain. Japan's small span makes it suitable for the development of the Shinkansen, while Vietnam's north-south terrain is narrow and curved, and the requirements for railways are different from those of the Shinkansen. China's Beijing-Kowloon Railway and other railway models can be used as a reference, but Vietnam ignores them.
With the investment of 400 billion yuan, Vietnam originally expected the rapid construction of high-speed rail. However, after the start of construction, Japan frequently postponed the construction plan for various reasons, and the construction came to a standstill. Vietnam has invested a lot of money, but it has not seen the prototype of high-speed rail, or it will face the possibility of breaking the dream of high-speed rail and waiting for 2045 to see high-speed rail.
Will this "400 billion gamble" on Vietnam's high-speed rail construction usher in success by the end of 2045, or will it become a huge investment failure in Vietnam's history?
This article reveals the tortuous journey of Vietnam's high-speed rail construction, showing the challenges and dilemmas it faces in choosing cooperation. As a country with a long and narrow geographical location and a dense population, the construction of high-speed rail is crucial to its development. However, the issues outlined in the article highlight the importance of making the right choices in the country's development.
First, Vietnam is hesitant to choose a high-speed rail partner. The article mentions that Vietnam rejected China and Germany's ** and finally chose Japan. This choice may have been motivated by trust in Japan's advanced technology, but it ignores the mismatch between the Japanese Shinkansen and Vietnam's terrain. This process of weighing the pros and cons when choosing a partner exposes Vietnam's challenges and confusion in foreign policymaking.
Second, the investment in the construction of high-speed rail in Vietnam is huge, but the project has come to a standstill. The investment of 400 billion yuan makes people look forward to the rapid construction of high-speed rail, however, due to various reasons, the project has been frequently postponed after the start of construction. This stagnation of construction due to partner problems is a heavy blow to Vietnam, which may affect the development of the country's transportation infrastructure and even have a negative impact on economic growth.
Finally, the article mentions the railway construction project between China and Laos, highlighting China's achievements in railway construction in the region. China has demonstrated excellent technical and implementation capabilities in regional cooperation. However, Vietnam has not been able to receive similar funding and support, which may be disappointing and regrettable, but also underscores the importance of cooperation and support among countries in the region.
Overall, the issues and challenges faced by Vietnam in the construction of high-speed rail need to be well thought out. It requires weighing the pros and cons and being more cautious when choosing partners in the future. At the same time, strengthening regional cooperation and learning from the successful experiences of neighboring countries may help Vietnam solve the current dilemma. The construction of high-speed rail is crucial to Vietnam's development, therefore, Vietnam needs to make informed decisions to realize its high-speed rail dream and promote national development.
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