Year in review: China's major scientific and infrastructure achievements
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Updated: 2019-12-25 06:30
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Maglev train prototype with top speed of 600 km/h unveiled
China unveiled a prototype magnetic levitation train with a designed maximum speed of 600 kilometers per hour in Qingdao, Shandong province, on May 23.
The debut of the prototype marks a major breakthrough by China in the high-speed maglev trains.
The engineering prototype is expected to roll off the production line next year and to undergo comprehensive testing and be made ready for commercial manufacturing in 2021.
