Hey there, trade enthusiasts! 📦 Did you hear the big news? Over the past five years, the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor has grown massively, now connecting western China to a whopping 523 ports in 124 countries and regions worldwide! 🌍🚢
Launched back in 2017, this trade corridor is like the ultimate expressway for goods, built by western China's provincial-level regions and ASEAN members. With its operational hub in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, it links up global ports through railways, sea routes, and highways via southern Chinese regions like Guangxi and Yunnan. 🚄🌊
According to the latest data released on Monday, more than 30,000 China-Europe freight trains have zoomed through this corridor! That's a whole lot of choo-choos! 🚂
From 2019 to 2023, the annual freight volume from Chongqing soared, with increases of 50%, 45%, 54%, 32%, and 21% year on year. Talk about a growth spurt! 📈
And it's not just about the numbers. The variety of goods transported has exploded from over 80 types to more than 1,150 types! We're talking electronics, vehicles and components, machinery, small appliances, food—you name it! 🍱🚗🖥️
This corridor is also a game-changer for local specialties. Western China's goodies like goji berry juice and red wine from Ningxia, oranges from Chongqing, and tea from Guizhou are now reaching global markets, boosting local economies. 🥤🍷🍊🍵
Plus, the export of new energy vehicles from western regions is speeding up, with local car makers setting up factories in Southeast Asia. Vroom vroom! 🚗⚡
Not to mention, goodies from Southeast Asia like Thai durians and Vietnamese basa fish are entering the Chinese market faster than ever. Yum! 🥭🐟
The best part? This corridor isn't just benefiting China. It's creating new opportunities for countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, promoting development and cooperation across the board. 🌐🤝
The future looks bright for international trade, and we can't wait to see what's next! ✨
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New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor connects 523 ports worldwide
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