11 h. ago As China’s speedy maglev train breaks records, US ambitions go off the rails

A week after China said its supercharged rail system has reached speeds of 600km/h (373mph), US President Donald Trump seemingly pulled the plug on American rail progress. In a controversial move being challenged by the state of California, Trump cancelled US$4 billion in federal funding for its high-speed railway project. Regardless of the outcome of any legal challenge, Trump’s announcement highlights the contrasting development paths of the economic superpowers in their rail aspirations, or...

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69 h. ago China on track to break ETF issuance record amid booming investor demand

China is likely to issue a record number of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this year, having already crossed the halfway mark of the all-time high of 277 ETFs launched four years ago, spurred by favourable regulations and growing investor demand. Fund managers in mainland China launched 166 ETFs tracking stock indexes, bonds and overseas markets up to the end of June, according to ETFGI, a research and consulting firm. “If the pace of launches continues, we will see the previous record of 277 ETFs...

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3 d. ago Now China Unveils Six Hundred Kilometer Per Hour Maglev Train: A Leap Toward the Future of High

Now China Unveils Six Hundred Kilometer Per Hour Maglev Train: A Leap Toward the Future of High-Speed Travel  Travel And Tour World

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4 d. ago Faster than airplane: China's Maglev train redefines rail travel, can cover 1,200 km distance in just 150 minutes

Faster than airplane: China's Maglev train redefines rail travel, can cover 1,200 km distance in just 150 minutes  Mint

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6 d. ago Rubio meets Wang Yi, China’s maglev train makes debut: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Odds high of Xi-Trump meeting, Rubio says after talks with Wang Yi at Asean US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the odds for a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this year were “high” after concluding “constructive” talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of a regional meeting. 2. ‘I cook instant...

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6 d. ago Beijing to Shanghai in 2½ hours: the maglev marvel redefining high

A Chinese-built maglev train that will be the nation’s fastest-ever ground transport vehicle has made its public debut in Beijing – an ambitious project that is expected to drastically reduce travel times and cement China’s reputation as a world leader in high-speed rail networks. The train – which can reach speeds of 600km/h (373mph) – was unveiled this week at the 17th Modern Railways exhibition, offering a futuristic glimpse of China’s rail transport aspirations. Developed by the China...

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6 d. ago China’s Six Hundred Kilometer Per Hour Maglev Train Debuts at Modern Railways 2025 in Beijing, Promising Rapid City Connectivity: Know More About it

China’s Six Hundred Kilometer Per Hour Maglev Train Debuts at Modern Railways 2025 in Beijing, Promising Rapid City Connectivity: Know More About it  Travel And Tour World

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8 d. ago Hard Numbers: Beijing calls Taiwan’s “bluff”, Copper prices soar, Russia breaks drone attack record (again), wildfire threatens France’s second city

Hard Numbers: Beijing calls Taiwan’s “bluff”, Copper prices soar, Russia breaks drone attack record (again), wildfire threatens France’s second city  GZERO Media

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2 w. ago Now, China Is Set To Break All Records Of Summer Travel: Reasons Being Unusually High Competition And Low Airplane Fares

Now, China Is Set To Break All Records Of Summer Travel: Reasons Being Unusually High Competition And Low Airplane Fares  Travel And Tour World

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3 w. ago 35th Hong Kong Book Fair serves up food culture, targets 1 million visitors

The organisers of Hong Kong’s annual book fair have said they hope the number of visitors this year will surpass 1 million and break the record set in 2024, with the latest iteration set to focus on food culture. The 35th Hong Kong Book Fair, which has the theme of “food culture and future living”, will be held at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai between July 16 and 22. The venue will also host three other events at the same time, with all four expected to bring in more than 770...

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