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China Sets Record with 700 km/h Maglev Breakthrough

12/25/2025

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  • The National University of Defense Technology in China (NUDT) accelerated a ton-class maglev to 700 km/h in two seconds, setting a global record.
  • CCTV News reported the achievement as the fastest speed for superconducting electromagnetic maglev technology.
  • After ten years of research, the team overcame challenges in high-power energy storage and electromagnetic propulsion.
  • The breakthrough positions China as a leader in ultra-high-speed maglev, enabling vacuum-tube transport and aerospace launch assistance.