Beijing Office of Changjiang Daily:

One of China's successful examples of independent innovation is the high-speed train, an outstanding Chinese business card. What scientific and technological innovations has China's railway achieved in recent years? What measures will be taken in the next step to promote railway technology innovations? Thank you.

An Lusheng:

Thank you for your questions. In recent years, the railway industry has forged a road of independent innovation in promoting scientific and technological innovation, focusing on promoting independent R&D and industrial application of key technologies. At present, the overall technical level of railways has entered the world's advanced ranks, and in some fields, the technologies have reached the world's leading level, which provide all-round scientific and technological support for the development of China's railways. The results can be summarized in three aspects:

First, the equipment technology level is leading the world. We have successfully developed the Fuxing, the China-standard EMU train, with independent intellectual property rights, and formed a product lineup of EMUs at the speeds of 160, 250 and 350 kilometers per hour. The Beijing-Zhangjiakou high-speed railway realized the commercial operation of autonomous driving at a speed of 350 kilometers per hour for the first time in the world. The high-speed maglev transport system with a speed of 600 kilometers per hour, the variable-gauge high-speed EMU with a speed of 400 kilometers per hour, and the high-speed freight EMU with a speed of 350 kilometers per hour have all successfully rolled off the production line.

Second, the project construction technology system is complete. China has mastered a complete set of high-speed railway construction technologies in complex conditions, and framed heavy-haul railway construction technology systems covering various axle load levels. We have resolved problems in key technologies, including the construction of super-long span bridges, and developed a wide-ranging and interwoven railway network.

Third, operational security has been significantly improved. China has mastered high-density cross-line transport scheduling technology for high-speed trains in complex railway network conditions, leading the world in transport density and train punctuality. We have developed a three-pronged security system consisting of personnel, physical and technical protection, providing strong support for continuous railway safety.

Next, the railway department will adopt four measures for sci-tech innovation. First, we will improve our comprehensive strength in survey and design to make breakthroughs in key technologies of project construction in complex and dangerous mountainous areas so as to support the construction of major national projects. Second, we will promote the development of higher-speed smart bullet trains and advanced carrying equipment to frame an advanced, applicable, complete and controllable railway equipment system. Third, we will further integrate the cutting-edge technologies, including the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System and the 5G technology, into the railway sector for convenient passenger transport, freight logistics, and efficient scheduling. Fourth, we will develop and apply key technologies that can reduce comprehensive railway energy consumption, strengthen ecological protection and restoration, reduce pollutant emissions, etc., to build a higher level of green ecological railways. Thank you.

Xing Huina:

The last question, please.