Indonesia's new train offers chance to improve views of China

With occupancy above 80%, discontent about project turns into praise for technology

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Indonesia's high-speed railway has increased service frequency and maintained occupancy above 80%. (Photo by Tomoyoshi Oshikiri) 

TOMOYOSHI OSHIKIRI, Nikkei staff writer

JAKARTA -- Two months after its opening, Indonesia's high-speed railway is off to a strong start, increasing service frequency and maintaining occupancy above 80%. Riders are impressed with train technology from China, suggesting this may lead to a change in locals' mostly unfavorable attitudes toward that nation.

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