China Launches a Train Faster Than a Plane China stunned the world by unveiling next-generation ultra-high-speed rail technology capable of reaching speeds that can rival—and in some cases outperform—short-haul air travel when factoring in airport delays and security checks. Using advanced magnetic levitation (maglev), aerodynamics, and lightweight materials, these trains are designed to move passengers at extraordinary speeds while remaining energy-efficient and electrically powered. Important

2026 marks the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges. Through a visit to a local travel agency, we witnessed the growth in China-Kenya tourism. At the Nairobi Railway Museum, we explored the story of the Chinese-built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway. (Recorded) | China Xinhua News

Jin Wanzhi: The railroad "junk king" Jin Wanzhi, Former Deputy Curator of China Railway Museum, is passionate about collecting railroad memorabilia like train tickets, railway parts, etc. For over 42 years, Jin has spent most of his life working on railways. To Jin, these old railroad "junk" symbolizes the changes and developments of the city over several decades. | China Matters