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China's High-Speed Rail Firms Expand into Eurasia

2/21/2026

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  • Chinese high-speed railway companies plan expansions into Eurasia as domestic markets mature.
  • Analysts cite international ventures, noting the Jakarta-Bandung line in Indonesia and the Budapest-Belgrade railway.
  • High-speed services reach 97% of Chinese cities with over 500,000 residents, prompting firms to seek opportunities abroad due to limited domestic growth.
  • Southeast Asian countries such as Laos, Malaysia, and Thailand are prime targets, while Central Asia benefits from existing Chinese infrastructure.