China already possesses the world’s largest high-speed railway network, and it will only expand more ambitiously, according to the country’s new Five-Year Plan. But it’s not just the railroads that are extending. China may also get a major boost in the speed of its bullet trains. A prototype maglev train unveiled recently at Southwest Jiaotong University in Chengdu aims to set a new speed record for trains – the current record of 603 kilometers per hour is held by Japan’s SCMaglev. China’s answer to it is 620. Check out the video: Continue reading “Tech It Out: China to set a new speed record in ground transportation”
Spring Festival special: Who sent me a letter from the cloud and mist?
The Spring Festival marks the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year. It is undoubtedly one of the most important events in China. “Who sent me a family letter from the cloud and mist?” Join CGTN’s Cherry Yu Qiu and Jiang Simin to embrace the new year. Check out the video and subscribe to the channel for more China’s stories!
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