Mianyang, China: President Asif Ali Zardari travelled from Chengdu to Mianyang by a high-speed train, covering the journey in around half an hour.
During the journey the President was briefed on the train’s operations, service, safety systems and environmental advantages. Officials highlighted that China now operates the world’s largest high-speed rail network of over 45,000 km of dedicated track, carrying more than 2 billion passengers annually. With trains running at up to 350 km/h, the network links almost all major Chinese cities. China has built a standardised, dedicated passenger system that has become a model of modern connectivity.
The President praised China’s achievements in sustainable and resilient transport, including pollution-free electric propulsion and earthquake early-warning technologies, describing them as a marvel of railway engineering. He noted that such innovations offer valuable lessons for other countries including Pakistan.
The President was accompanied by Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, who is travelling with the President throughout his visit, and Senator Saleem Mandviwalla.
On arrival, the President was received by Wu Hao, Vice Mayor of Mianyang.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
