New member of '3 trillion club' aims to soar higher on global stage

Building on its traditional manufacturing strengths by nurturing high-tech industries, the province is spearheading the 'Made in China' blueprint

Editor's Note: As the People's Republic of China prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary on Oct 1, China Daily is featuring a series of stories on the role regions have played in the country's development and where they are today.

Earlier this year, China's major train manufacturer, CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive, tested a new generation maglev train to see if it could reach its projected top speed of 160 kilometers per hour, about 60 percent faster than the current model.