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900 Malays try out China's bullet train to decide whether to build their own

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2016-08-25 13:07Xinhua Editor: Mo Hong'e

What's the best way to decide whether you want to have something for yourself? Try it out!

That's exactly what about 900 Malays did Tuesday when they rode China's bullet train to help themselves decide whether the flashy form of transport is useful for the South Asian country.

En route from Beijing to Tianjin, a metropolitan 126 km to the southeast, the foreign passengers barely had time to get comfortable in their seats before the train concluded its 25-minute trip.

"I like the high-speed train. It's very nice and fast," businesswoman Fauwati Rahman said as she snapped selfies with her friends.

Abdul Khan, president of the Malaysia-China Friendship Association which organized the trip, said: "It is a great opportunity for Malaysians to experience the high-speed train since Malaysia is planning to invest in a new urban transportation system, such as the Malaysia-Singapore high-speed rail plan."

Khan, who said he had tried bullet trains in Japan and Europe, noted China has the skills to build their trains well and comfortable.

The Malay railway project has attracted many competitors, Khan said, adding: "China has a good chance."

  

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