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Cases double in a week; Olympics delay considered: Virus update
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/03/2020
» The global number of coronavirus cases doubled in a week to more than 300,000. More countries tightened international and domestic travel.
'Privatisation' debate swirls around Indian Railways
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 04/11/2019
» Indian Railways, the seventh largest employer in the world, is starting to get the private sector more involved in its operations. But don't call it privatisation, says the country's railways minister.
First Britain-China direct freight train arrives back in China
Reuters, Published on 30/04/2017
» YIWU, CHINA - The first freight train to run from Britain to China arrived in the city of Yiwu in eastern China on Saturday, completing its 12,000-kilometre journey.
First China-Britain freight train arrives in London
Reuters, Published on 19/01/2017
» LONDON - The first China-to-Britain freight train arrived in London on Wednesday after a 7,500-mile journey, marking a milestone in China's push to build commercial links across Europe and Asia.
Kenya launches $13.8bn China-built railway to boost trade
AFP, Published on 28/11/2013
» Kenya launched construction of a Chinese-funded $13.8 billion (10 billion euro) flagship railway project Thursday, hoping to dramatically increase trade and boost Kenya's position as a regional economic powerhouse.