Taiwan Strait Tunnel Project

[1] In addition to political factors, the project is generally not considered realistic due to technical and cost concerns.

[2] First proposed in 1996,[2] the project has since been subject to a number of academic discussions, including by the China Railway Engineering Society.

[3] The route between Pingtan and Hsinchu has been proposed because of its short distance and its relative geological stability (in a region frequented by earthquakes).

[5] The project is not considered viable due to the staggering costs, unsolved technical problems, and foremost a lack of interest from the Taiwanese[1].

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