China’s US$50 billion replica of Manhattan in the northern port city of Tianjin still lies mostly unfinished and empty nearly a decade after construction began.Prior coverage: Tianjin Rebuilds Manhattan in Binhai; Has 90% Empty Ghost City in Baodi
Several reports have labelled the development in Yujiapu a ghost town. Others however argue that it could achieve its goals over time.
It is being billed as China’s version of the Big Apple. But 8 years after construction began, many of the buildings appear unfinished. Some construction sites have been abandoned, while the streets are deserted.
2016-05-30
Tianjin's Manhattan Still Empty
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