CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles Co., Ltd., China's state-owned train manufacturer, continues to break ground in high-speed rail technology, showcasing China's technological progress and leadership in the global railway industry.
In 2017, CRRC launched the flagship Fuxing high-speed EMU (electric multiple unit) train, which boasts a maximum speed of 350 km/h, making it the fastest commercial high-speed train in the world.
In this June, CRRC introduced the latest intelligent Fuxing high-speed trains on the Beijing-Shanghai railway line, which provides more comfort for passengers with additional seats, larger luggage racks, WiFi, and wireless charging. CRRC Changchun now is speeding up the production in its bustling workshop.
"The advent of the Fuxing high-speed trains not only represents a leap from self-manufacturing to self-innovation in China's high-speed rail industry, but also sets a new global benchmark for high-speed rail technology with Chinese standards," said Liu Junyang, vehicle chief designer at CRRC Changchun.
Over the decades, CRRC Changchun has developed more than 20 types of multiple-unit trains, which have been exported to over 20 countries with its other products, such as metro cars and maglev trains.
"We are currently focusing on developing the next generation of high-speed trains that are faster, safer, more environmentally friendly, more energy-efficient, and more intelligent, better meeting the needs of passengers and keeping China's high-speed rail at the forefront globally," said engineer Shi He at CRRC Changchun.
CRRC's advanced train models reflect China's leading role in high-speed rail technology
China's 2026 box office (including pre-sales) has surpassed 12 billion yuan as of Friday evening, according to the latest data released by online platforms.
The country will also see nearly 20 films being released during the Qingming Festival holiday, which runs from April 4 to 6.
A film analyst said family and kinship became a focus of this year's film season, with three films, namely, "It's OK", "Now I Met Her", and "Sunshine Women's Choir" all telling moving stories about family relationship.
"It's OK", which focuses on the mother-daughter relationship, depicts how a mother and her daughter move from confrontation to mutual understanding by overcoming profound differences in their outlook on life.
"Now I Met Her" tells the story of a rebellious teenage son who embarks on a journey to know his late mom through the diaries she wrote when she was young.
"Sunshine Women's Choir", a production from China's Taiwan region, is a touching story about a group of women who heal each other and reconcile with their past through singing.
"Among domestic productions, three films focus on family and kinship. As a cluster, they are able to generate a collective effect, encouraging audiences to go to cinemas to support and pay attention to films of such themes and styles," said Zhang Jinfeng, chief editor of China Film News.
The suspense film "Game of Identity" follows two persons from vastly different backgrounds who embark on an adventurous "life swap" by accident.
The imported animated film "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" follows brothers Mario and Luigi on an adventure to explore an uncharted galaxy.
"Regarding film supply, we have more films released during this year's Qingming Festival holiday than last year, which can meet diverse appetites of different groups of audience," said Zhang.
China's 2026 box office surpasses 12 bln yuan
