On May 8, 2000 (April 5, 2000 in the lunar calendar), China's railway rolling stock was exported to developed countries for the first time. On May 8, 2000, China's railway rolling stock was exported to developed countries for the first time. 94 railway rolling stock were shipped at Shanghai Port and shipped to Australia. The total export value of these railway rolling stock was US$3.8 million and was manufactured by Heilongjiang Qiqihar Vehicle Factory.