Hey kids! Have you ever imagined riding a super-fast train that zooms across the country in no time? 🚄 Well, in China, that’s a reality! Today, we’re going to explore how China’s amazing high-speed trains are all about helping people, thanks to a story shared by a Colombian vlogger named Fernando Munoz Bernal.
Meet Fernando
Fernando has been living in China for more than 20 years. He loves making videos about his experiences, and recently, he talked about China’s incredible development. He shared that China has built a whopping 45,000 kilometers of high-speed rail tracks! That’s like going around the Earth more than once! 🌏
What’s So Cool About High-Speed Trains?
So, what’s so special about these high-speed trains? Well, they travel super fast, sometimes over 300 kilometers per hour! That means people can get to places quicker, visit family more often, and explore new cities easily.
Putting People First
But here’s the coolest part: China’s government focuses on making these trains and other big projects to help people first, not just to make money. They believe in something called people-centered development. That means they think about how projects will make life better for everyone.
Different from Other Countries
Fernando noticed that this is a bit different from some other countries, where projects might focus more on profits. In China, they want to make sure that things like trains, roads, and parks are there to benefit the people.
Imagine the Possibilities!
Isn’t it amazing how building fast trains can help so many people? Next time you think about traveling, imagine hopping on a train that zips across the country, all thanks to a focus on helping everyone have a better life! 🚅
Reference(s):
We Talk: Colombian vlogger on China's people-centered development
cgtn.com
