skyscrapers
Coverage of skyscrapers in the Nexus archive.
- ‘How can the United States possibly compete with China?’
The article highlights China's massive modern factories operating 24/7, millions of industrial and domestic service robots, and extensive skyscrapers in cities like Shenzhen and Shanghai. It also notes China's significant shipbuilding capacity, emphasizing the country's vast industrial scale.
- The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1605: The Rush to Height
The article discusses the brief period from 1885 to 1931 when there was a race to build very tall buildings, focusing on the emergence of the first skyscrapers. It references Episode 1605 of 'The Engines of Our Ingenuity' as part of this historical context.
- Shining skyscrapers, pizza joints and fried chicken... something strange and disturbing is happening in North Korea. But this is why no one should trust its new-found prosperity - my own experience makes it clear: PETER HITCHENS
North Korea is showcasing new developments like skyscrapers, pizza joints, and fried chicken, but the article argues this newfound prosperity is untrustworthy based on the author's personal experience. Peter Hitchens claims his own experience reveals the reality behind the country's apparent economic growth.
- The truth about Andy Burnham's Manchester 'miracle' - a homelessness crisis, soaring rents and taxpayers' millions used to fund gleaming skyscrapers: SUE REID
The article critiques Andy Burnham's leadership in Manchester, highlighting a worsening homelessness crisis, soaring rents, and the allocation of public funds to luxury skyscrapers. Sue Reid argues that taxpayer money is being prioritized for elite developments over addressing social housing needs.