China's Car Revolution
Suburbs, drive-ins, and car washes: how the automobile is changing China.
"After nearly a quarter century of economic liberalization, car ownership is suddenly within reach of millions of ordinary Chinese. As incomes rise, new car prices plummet, and the government adds new roadways, China's 1.3 billion inhabitants are eager to trade their bicycles for a faster set of wheels."
Thanks to Linda LaSut
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Published on Monday, August 11, 2003 in
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