Country's high-speed rail network wins intl praise

International railway leaders applauded the development of China's high-speed rail network, as industry officials gathered in Beijing for the 12th World Congress on High-Speed Rail, which runs from Tuesday to Friday.

"China, with over two-thirds of the world's operational high-speed network, is a global leader and a source of inspiration," said Alan Beroud, chairman of the International Union of Railways, or UIC, the abbreviation for the organization's name in French. "In less than two decades, China has created the largest and most advanced high-speed rail system in the world, reshaping mobility, the economy and regional development."

Beroud made the remarks at the opening ceremony of the world congress, which serves as a key platform for showcasing innovation, fostering international cooperation and exchanging ideas in the rapidly evolving high-speed rail industry.