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Creativity in China in the current era of globalization has become a buzzword for industry, acting as a catalyst for innovative potential and investment. However, while ‘Made in China’ has long been established, ‘Created in China’ still requires some legitimization internationally, and alongside creativity comes the need for a more nuanced, cross-cultural perspective in design and manufacturing alike. The ‘Belt and Road’ initiative is one key national plan in this larger globalization-oriented process and the high speed train, which has been referred to as China’s ‘national identity card’, plays a symbolic role in this initiative. Exporting public transport systems, e.g. high speed trains, to international markets inevitably brings with it the challenge of cross-cultural issues, due to the different cultural background of prospective passengers. The nature of creativity itself bears an intrinsic link with one’s worldview, as the …