The development of CR200J is initiated by China Railway Corporation to create an affordable, economical, efficient higher-speed rail.

[8] CR200J shares similar transmission and motor system with other Fuxing series trainset despite the lower operating speed.

[9][10] All CR200J trainset is painted in green colors, reminiscent of China's previous generation green-skinned train.

[13] A combination of diffusion and distributed oxygen systems are installed to help alleviate altitude sickness for passengers on the trip.

In response, CRRC Dalian cut salaries by 20 percent and recalled their trainset for repair and upgrade.