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Our focus in China.

The German High-Speed Initiative is focusing to support the Chinese
authorities in the planning and execution of their major railway
infrastructure projects.

Foundation of the German High-Speed Initiative
December 2nd, 2003 in Guangzhou
Inauguration of the Sino-German Centre of Competence in
Guangzhou with Guangdong Railway Group Corporation

Further activities

May 2004: Delegation of senior railway experts to the CoC in Guangzhou to technically support Guangdong Railways
May 2004: Opening of the Center of Competence, Beijing
May 2004: Participation in the Metro 2004 Exhibition in Guangzhou
June 2004: High-Speed workshop with Ministry of Railways
Participation in the official Chinese Infrastructure Programme – upgrades and new lines, e. g. the HSR link Beijing – Shanghai
Development of the Pearl River Delta, starting with the Guangzhou – Zhuhai Line
Projects related to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and 2010 World Exhibition in Shanghai – extension of the metro networks in both metropolitan areas