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China Railway

(中国铁路)

China Railway
China Railway
中国铁路
The latest news, analysis and opinion on China Railway. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Chairman / President
Lu Dongfu
CEO / Managing Director
Zhang Zongyan
CFO / Finance Director
Shao Mingjun
Industry
Transport & Logistics
Website
china-railway.com.cn
Headquarters Address
No. 69 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China
Stock Code
SHA: 601390
Year Founded
2013
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