Tag Archives: railways

Farewell Ministry of Railways

Posted on 2013-03-11 by Barry van Wyk

China’s newspapers today slightly ruefully report the departure of an institution as old as the PRC itself: the Ministry of Railways. The behemoth ministry has overseen the rapid development of the railway network in China in the last decade but … Continue reading →

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“Iron big brother” finally uses his brain

Posted on 2009-02-10 by Eric Mu

Qianjiang Evening News: Hangzhou’s railway station has adopted a new information announcing system, which shows the amount of remaining tickets on the big screen.

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Kids in the train station

Posted on 2009-01-22 by Joel Martinsen

Shenyang Evening News has photos of cute kids waiting to go home for the Spring Festival. Also, a look back at the Spring Festival Rush over the years.

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Pre-Olympic security tightened in Beijing railway stations

Posted on 2008-07-22 by Eric Mu

Beijing Times (京华时报): Today’s Beijing Times reported on the tightened security measures that take effect today in Beijing railway stations.

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China bashing and the reverse

Posted on 2008-04-21 by Joel Martinsen

The Chinese government and PR; China bashing returns; High speed rail; Grace Wang speaks; miracle health products; visa situation; Xinjiang and the future; Clinton’s adviser quits; 17 Party Congress book.

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