治大国必治边疆，重投资必重基建

Group 1 - The establishment of the New Tibet Railway Company with a registered capital of 95 billion yuan is a significant development, comparable to the Yajiang downstream hydropower project [1][2] - The New Tibet Railway's investment scale is expected to reach several hundred billion yuan, with construction aimed to start within the year [2] - The New Tibet Railway will connect key regions in Xinjiang and Tibet, ending the historical lack of railway access in Ali [2][3] Group 2 - The New Tibet Railway's route is likely to parallel the New Tibet Highway, enhancing China's strategic presence in the border areas with India [3] - The combination of the New Tibet Railway, Sichuan-Tibet Railway, and Yajiang hydropower project will strengthen economic ties between Tibet and the mainland, and enhance China's geopolitical stance in the region [2][4] - The current infrastructure push is seen as a response to the need for economic stimulation, similar to past initiatives during the 1998 and 2008 financial crises, but with a focus on border regions [5][6][10] Group 3 - The strategic governance of Xinjiang and Tibet is crucial for China's national interests, positioning these regions as central to the broader Asian context rather than merely peripheral [7][8] - The current infrastructure projects are expected to drive demand and stimulate various sectors of the economy, reflecting a shift in policy focus from real estate to large-scale infrastructure [10][11]