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In Depth: China’s Transport Price War Shows What Happens When Trains Catch Up to Planes

By Zou Xiaotong
2026年08月28日 19:37
As the country’s bullet trains get faster and its rail network expands, legacy airlines are retreating from short-haul routes, slashing prices and partnering with their biggest rival

When confronted with the choice of flying or taking the train across China, a growing chorus of travelers is defaulting to a single answer: “whichever is cheaper.” This encapsulates a profound shift underway in China’s transportation market.

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