Discussion keeps the world turning.
Hello, welcome to Roundtable,
where we serve up piping hot debates on the issues that sizzle in China and beyond.
I'm Neal Holin.
We've all been there, running late, juggling luggage,
tapping through, online checking, and then wait, wait, wait.
What happened?
To all the decent seats.
Window locked, aisle locked, front rows, forget about those.
These mysteriously greyed out seats would only be available if you pay up.
This week, a consumer investigation finally says that passengers have whispered for years.
Some airlines may be pushing the limits of passenger patience at the very moment High Speed Rail is pulling ahead.
So today, let's unpack a surprisingly emotional question.
When the sky gets pickier and the rails get faster, who wins the heart of their travelers?
For this episode, I'm joined by Go Yan and Steve Hatherly.
Now grab your virtual compass and follow us to- the heart of the discussion.
China's aviation industry is soaring, expanding and breaking records.
But on the ground, something else is worth our attention.
High-speed rail is smoother, cheaper, more, well,
in a way, predictable, and, increasingly, the first choice for millions.