Indonesia launches China-backed high-speed railway after delays

Indonesia has inaugurated Southeast Asia's first high-speed railway, connecting Jakarta and Bandung.
The $7.3 billion project was funded by China under its Belt and Road initiative.
The bullet train, named "Whoosh," travels at 217 mph and reduces travel time between cities from 3 hours to 40 minutes.
The railway faced delays, cost overruns, and doubts about profitability due to location and maintenance costs.
China aims to transfer technology to Indonesia for domestic high-speed train production in the future.