China's landmark trade corridor sees surge in goods transport
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February 27, 2025
China, Vietnam launch another overland passenger border-crossing channel
Another overland passenger border-crossing channel was launched between China and Vietnam to boost bilateral cooperation and people-to-people exchanges.
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February 27, 2025
China's Shaanxi, Türkiye seek stronger tourism ties at Istanbul seminar
A seminar in Istanbul on Tuesday aimed at strengthening cultural and tourism ties between China's northwestern Shaanxi province and Türkiye resulted in key agreements, with travel agencies from both sides signing partnerships to expand collaboration and tourist exchanges.
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February 26, 2025
Ethiopian officials hail China-initiated cooperation frameworks for driving progress in Africa
Ethiopian officials said China-initiated development cooperation frameworks with Africa are bearing fruits by promoting sustainable development, enhancing regional connectivity and driving economic transformation across the continent.
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February 19, 2025
First visa-free ASEAN tour group enters China's Xishuangbanna
On Tuesday evening, a group of 15 tourists from Thailand and Laos walked out of the China-Laos Railway's Xishuangbanna station, greeted by a water-splashing ceremony and a lively dance performance.
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February 11, 2025
New freight train route links China's Chongqing with Afghanistan
A freight train, loaded with communication equipment and other products, departed from southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on Monday and is expected to arrive in Afghanistan in 12 to 15 days.
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February 5, 2025
China's landmark trade corridor sees surge in transported goods
The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, a key logistics network connecting China's western regions to global markets, has transported a record 104,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) via intermodal rail-sea service in January, up 30.9 percent year on year, according to the China Railway Nanning Group.
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January 27, 2025
New railway tunnel to enhance China-Europe freight connectivity, set for completion in May 2025
The 602-meter tunnel along the railway linking Suifenhe and the China-Russia border line, in Suifenhe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, is expected to be bored through this May, and once operational, it will replace the three old tunnels that have been in service for over 120 years.
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January 27, 2025
New direct shipping route booster of China-Europe trade
Unlike traditional shipping routes, the "China-Europe Express" is a direct maritime route providing "point-to-point" service without intermediate stops, reducing the shipment time of 45 days in the past to just 26 days.
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January 17, 2025
New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor connects 555 ports worldwide
The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, a key logistics network connecting China's western regions to global markets, has expanded its reach to 555 ports in 127 countries and regions.
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January 15, 2025
China-Laos Railway's Spring Festival travel train hosts cross-border gala
The D87 train of the China-Laos Railway arrived at Vientiane Station in the Lao capital Vientiane on Tuesday, marking the start of the China-Laos Railway Spring Festival cultural event.
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January 15, 2025
Chinese dark tea steeps its way to popularity along Maritime Silk Road
Once a humble beverage for Chinese laborers in Southeast Asia, Chinese dark tea has now evolved into a trendsetting force in the tea beverage market across countries along the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road.
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January 14, 2025
Sri Lankan port begins work on marina project
The Colombo Port City celebrated a major milestone for Sri Lanka's business and investment climate on Friday as construction began on a marina commercial project.
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January 13, 2025
China-Europe freight train carrying goods for the Spring Festival arrives in Xi'an
A China-Europe freight train loaded with 1,300 tonnes of flour products from Kazakhstan arrived in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province on Friday. This is the first inbound China-Europe freight train travelling from a Kazakhstan warehouse directly to the warehouse in Xi'an for the upcoming Spring Festival.
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January 8, 2025
Trade through BRI-backed economic zone in Cambodia hits record high in 2024
The value of imports and exports passing through the Sihanoukville Special Economy Zone (SSEZ) in Cambodia hit a record high in 2024, said Cambodia's customs data released on Monday.
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January 3, 2025
Belt and Road initiative poised to unlock regions' potential
Launched in 2013, the BRI aims to enhance global connectivity by improving trade routes and promoting economic cooperation. The initiative aligns with Peru's goals and the needs of other South American countries, experts said.
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December 28, 2024
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway set to enhance regional connectivity
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, scheduled to begin construction in 2025, is expected to open a new shortcut between China and Europe, while elevating Central Asia's status in the global supply chain, according to companies and experts.
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December 26, 2024
Horgos Port facilitates 8,541 China-Europe freight train trips by Dec. 24 in 2024
Horgos Port, a major railway hub in Xinjiang, has facilitated 8,541 China-Europe freight train trips by Dec. 24 this year, according to statistics from the railway department of Horgos Port.
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December 25, 2024
China's Belt and Road Initiative offers 'win-win solutions' to nations, says Turkish expert
The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) serves as a good example of equal and mutually beneficial cooperation between nations based on "win-win solutions," a Turkish expert told Xinhua in a recent interview.
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December 19, 2024
Sri Lanka, China to jointly advance high-quality development of Belt and Road
China and Sri Lanka expressed willingness to jointly advance high-quality development of Belt and Road during meetings held in Colombo between Sri Lankan leaders and a senior Chinese political advisor.
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December 19, 2024
Chancay-Shanghai shipping route boosts trade growth between Latin America, Asia
The newly inaugurated Chancay-Shanghai direct shipping route not only strengthens trade ties between Peru and China but also promotes shared growth across Latin America, Asia and beyond.
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December 19, 2024
First vessel from Peru's Chancay Port reaches Shanghai
The "Xin Shanghai," a vessel operated by China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, arrived in Shanghai's Yangshan Port at around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday after a 23-day journey from Peru's Chancay Port, becoming the first vessel to arrive in Shanghai from Chancay after the Peruvian port officially opened in November.
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December 18, 2024
Chinese technologies power up intelligent port in South America
Chancay Port, located about 78 km north of Lima, the Peruvian capital, is poised to establish a new land-sea transport corridor between Latin America and Asia.
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December 17, 2024
Role of BRI in developing nations lauded
Had it not been for the Belt and Road Initiative, many countries would have had little to look forward to from the rest of the world, former member of the presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Mladen Ivanic said.
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December 13, 2024
Belt and Road Initiative boosts economic potential of countries involved, says Russian expert
Countries participating in the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) were offered an opportunity to increase their economic potential significantly, Andrei Ostrovsky, chief researcher of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, has said.
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December 10, 2024
BRI delivers benefits to all, says former S. African diplomat
The Belt and Road Initiative is transforming Africa's economies through infrastructure, job creation and trade. It also fosters equal partnerships and promotes a peaceful international order, said a former South African diplomat.
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December 6, 2024
China, Nepal sign framework agreement to promote Belt and Road cooperation
China and Nepal have signed a framework agreement to promote Belt and Road cooperation, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said Thursday.
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December 5, 2024
Belt and Road Initiative brings unprecedented development opportunities to Kenya, says expert
The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has driven infrastructure development and economic growth in Kenya, facilitated economic cooperation and cultural exchanges between regions, and brought unprecedented opportunities for the country's development, said a Kenyan expert.
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December 5, 2024
Reaching 100,000th-trip milestone, China-Europe freight train service enhances connectivity, win-win cooperation
The 100,000th China-Europe freight train arrived in Duisburg, Germany, on Tuesday morning, marking a historic milestone for this rail service.
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December 4, 2024
Belt and Road cooperation adds vitality to global trade, economic ties
From vision to reality! In just over a decade, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has become one of the world's largest and most comprehensive international cooperation platforms. It has revitalized ancient trade routes with new energy, introducing fresh opportunities and vitality to global trade and economic collaboration.
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December 4, 2024
China-Europe freight train service hits milestone as 100,000th train arrives in Germany
The 100,000th China-Europe freight train arrived in Duisburg, Germany on Tuesday morning, marking a historic milestone for this rail link.