China's Subway Strategy: Building Stations in the Middle of Nowhere (xataka.com)

• Subway stations built before cities to spur development.
• Examples: Caojiawan (Chongqing) and Lanzhou New Area.
• Financial risks from high debt and unprofitable networks.

"China builds subway stations in undeveloped areas to guide future urban growth. The article analyzes this strategy using examples like Caojiawan in Chongqing and Lanzhou New Area. The method aims for long-term planning but carries financial risks due to high local government debt. Experts criticize that expensive subways are often built when cheaper alternatives like bus systems would suffice."