Sunday, June 9, 2024 China’s high-speed rail project- a miracle in Europe. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic lauded the progress of a high-speed rail project. The train links Belgrade to Budapest, Hungary, as a remarkable achievement during the unveiling of a new train in the Serbian capital.
The project, spearheaded by a Chinese company, has drawn attention for its potential to reshape transportation infrastructure in the region. Part of China’s expansive Belt and Road Initiative in Europe, the high-speed rail network aims to enhance connectivity and foster economic development across multiple nations. Launched in 2013, the initiative seeks to bolster infrastructure investments in Asia, East Africa, and Eastern Europe, though it has faced scrutiny regarding Beijing’s geopolitical ambitions.
China’s efforts to bolster relations with Serbia and Hungary have been evident, with President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to both countries underscoring the growing ties between China and Europe. Despite Serbia and Hungary’s warm relations with Russia, China’s principal ally, the two nations have embraced Chinese investments in infrastructure. The newly unveiled train, capable of reaching speeds up to 200 kilometers per hour and accommodating 250 passengers, symbolizes the tangible progress of the Belgrade-Budapest railway project.
Serbia has already committed to purchasing five trains from the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation for use on the line, which is currently u.
