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Chinese bullet train leader charged with corruption
Los Angeles Times ^ | April 10, 2013, 10:32 a.m. | Chris Megerian

Posted on 04/10/2013 3:47:21 PM PDT by Olog-hai

As Gov. Jerry Brown seeks to build California’s own high-speed rail system, he’s pointed to the example set by China, where 5,000 miles of track have been laid in recent years. …

But one day before Brown steps aboard, an embarrassing episode involving the railroad is being shoved back into the spotlight in China. The man who led construction of the country’s high-speed rail system is facing corruption charges, the Associated Press reported. …

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government; News/Current Events; US: California
KEYWORDS: highspeedrail; jerrybrown; lofan; redchina

1 posted on 04/10/2013 3:47:21 PM PDT by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

He’s a goner


2 posted on 04/10/2013 3:48:05 PM PDT by yldstrk (My heroes have always been cowboys)
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To: yldstrk

He has no chance to survive make his time.


3 posted on 04/10/2013 3:53:13 PM PDT by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

He’s about to discover a different kind of “bullet”.


4 posted on 04/10/2013 3:54:08 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator

Yup. He is on the way to destruction.


5 posted on 04/10/2013 3:55:49 PM PDT by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

China laid 5,000 miles of track.... I wonder how much track they actually use....for routes....

Betcha it isn’t 5,0000 miles....


6 posted on 04/10/2013 4:01:46 PM PDT by JZoback
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To: Olog-hai
Map of China High speed rail system... I wonder how many bodies are buried along the way...
7 posted on 04/10/2013 4:08:36 PM PDT by JZoback
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