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Most of the HSR is built on stilts precisely so the Chinese government doesn't have to seize land, and most of the (agricultural) land it goes over is still bei
by crdoconnor 13y ago
Most of the HSR is built on stilts precisely so the Chinese government doesn't have to seize land, and most of the (agricultural) land it goes over is still being used in exactly the same way that it was before.
- gamblor956 13y agoIn the US and the West in general, that is considered an easement on the underlying land. Generally, acquiring new easements also requires eminent domain if faced with a hostile landowner.