January 31, 2008

Tokyo (JAPAN)

Easier Travel in China

My next backpacking trip through China could become decidedly easier, according to this article from Bloomberg Asia. The Chinese government is bracing for a $62 billion project to expand the most populated country's air network by a further 97 airports. Also worth noting are the figures at the bottom of the article, which highlight the explosive growth taking place in China. And the amazing thing is that the numbers are not just for this year - they have been this way for over a decade now.

For the record, I do not fly when I backpack, and the places I visit usually don't fall in the "82% of the population who contribute 96% of the GDP" category.