CNN —A shiny new high-speed railway station is usually a highly anticipated affair in China – but this one is causing controversy online thanks to its eye-catching design.
According to a report in Chinese state media, construction on the upcoming Nanjing North Railway Station will begin in the first half of this year.
The report cites officials as saying the design was inspired by the Yangtze River, which flows through the city, and by blooming flowers.
Many commenters on Chinese social media site Weibo didn’t see a plum blossom in the design.
“Nanjing North Station modeling renderings resemble sanitary pad.
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CNN, Nanjing North Railway, Weibo, Wings
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China, Nanjing, Jiangsu