The newly unveiled train is expected to operate between major cities at speeds of up to 600 km/h, cutting travel time between Beijing and Shanghai to 2.5 hours.
Major Chinese cities saw a surge in international visitors during the first half of the year, largely thanks to an expanded visa-free policy for citizens of dozens of countries.
A Spring Airlines Japan plane carrying 191 people experienced a pressurization system alert, forcing the pilots to rapidly descend and make an emergency landing.
