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China's Metro Windows Now Have OLED Smart Displays
The new tech by LG can be found in metros in Beijing and Shenzhen.
by Rakini Bergundy, 24 August 2020
Beijing Metro Cameras Can Now Detect Non-Mask Wearing Passengers
Masks on, people!
by Bridget O'Donnell, 13 April 2020
Beijing Metro Stations to Use Facial Recognition for Faster Security Check
Multi-channel security check expected to improve passenger flow.
by Herlina Liu, 12 November 2019
New All-In-One Card Covers Public Transport in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei Region
A new all-in-one public transport card premiered in Shijiazhuang, the capital of North China’s Hebei province.
by Yannick Faillard, 14 June 2018
Beijing to Expand Metro Lines to 900km by 2020
With the expansion, the subway will be able to handle a flow of 15 million passengers a day.
by Justine Lopez, 06 November 2017
Expect Longer Lines, More Security on Beijing Metro During Party Congress
Starting today, all passengers will be required to have full-body checks and all packages and bags will be scanned. Expect increased wait times.
by Justine Lopez, 17 October 2017
Beijingers Can Now Pay for the Subway Using Their Phones
That's right – no more metro cards!
by Justine Lopez, 14 August 2017
China's Breakneck Metro System Growth, in One Amazing GIF
Watch Chinese cities' metro systems grow at staggering speed in just 30 years with this mesmerizing GIF.
by Bridget O'Donnell, 23 May 2017
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