* Except a few HSR lines connecting its megacities like Shanghai, Beijing most of the High Speed Routes have much lower patronage than the Break even point.
* In last 14 years China has commissioned more Route KMS of High speed rail lines than the whole world has done in last 57 years (1964-2021). Still China continue to build HSR lines at break neck speed:
(1) for strategic/military benefits, better connectivity of eastern China (Most populated) and its vast hinterlands
(2)...
more... to lower the construction cost per KM by due to economies of scale
(3) to become world leader in construction & operation of High Speed rail lines & trains
(4) with an eye on export order for construction of HSR lines and HSTrains.