Daring, thought-provoking scripts are reviving China’s movie industry

Chinese national women's volleyball team, as portrayed in Leap [Douban]
Chinese national women’s volleyball team, as portrayed in Leap [Douban]
CGTN | 14-Oct-2020 | By Li Ruikang

Long known for its patriotic movies and action blockbusters, China’s film industry has lately witnessed a more invigorating trend powered by poignant, captivating stories. Continue reading “Daring, thought-provoking scripts are reviving China’s movie industry”

New bullet train sets off in northwest China

Stewardesses work on bullet train D2708 from Urumqi to Xi'an
Stewardesses work on bullet train D2708 from Urumqi to Xi’an

Xinhua | 14-Oct-2020

Stewardesses work on bullet train D2708 from Urumqi to Xi’an, Oct. 11, 2020. A new bullet train linking Urumqi, capital of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with Xi’an, capital of Shaanxi Province, set off Sunday morning from Urumqi. The train will travel 2,354 km with a top speed of 250 km per hour to reach Xi’an. The journey between the two cities through Gansu and Qinghai provinces, with eight stops, will be shortened to 13 hours and 22 minutes. (Xinhua/Sadat). Watch the video: 

New bullet train launched between Xinjiang and Shaanxi in NW China

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