Austria has become the first European country to operate Chinese-made “Panda” trains for long-distance travel, praised by commuters for comfort and innovation and bought at a lower cost than European models. Critics, including lawmakers and rail unions, warn of unfair competition due to Chinese subsidies and potential threats to European jobs and sovereignty, while the private operator Westbahn defends the purchase as cost-effective and efficient.
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