National Geographic has released its list of Best Places to Travel in 2026, with Beijing being the only Chinese city selected. Let's hear from Michael Yao, an English-speaking tour guide, on why he believes Beijing is worth visiting – and discover how he would convince first-time international travelers to visit the city. #TheVibe #ChinaTravel #ChinaTour #BetterLife #2025inReview #Hello2026 https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-12-24/Why-Beijing-made-National-Geographic-s-2026-must-visit-list-1Jmv9tak

China has set a new world record with its fastest maglev train, achieving a speed of 700 km/h in just two seconds. That means a journey from Delhi to Mumbai which is 1,398 km, can be completed in roughly 4 seconds. Researchers at China's National University of Defence Technology conducted a test on a magnetic levitation train, and they managed to accelerate a vehicle weighing around a tonne (about 1,000 kg) to this incredible speed. The test was performed on a 400-metre (1,310-foot) maglev track