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Shanghai: Technology
Among the world-beating moves made by the Chinese is the construction of a network of high-speed rail lines. The new connections, it is hoped, will speed up development and give China a competitive advantage over other economies. The link recently inaugurated between Shanghai and Suzhou/Nanjing boasts one of the world's fastest trains, capable of hitting speeds up to 217 miles per hour.

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