All aboard! 🚂 China’s first freight train from Beijing to Central Asia has set off on an exciting journey! The train departed from Beijing and is headed all the way to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. That’s over 6,000 kilometers away! 😮
What’s on the train? It’s carrying 90 big containers filled with auto parts, medicines, and other important goods from the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. Imagine all the cool stuff inside! 🚗💊
How long will it take? The journey will take about 14 days. The train will chug through the Chinese mainland, exit through Horgos Port in Xinjiang, and then make its way to Uzbekistan. 🌍
Why is this important? This new train service helps China and its neighbors become closer friends. By connecting countries, they can trade more easily, share ideas, and help each other grow! 🤝
Building Bridges (or Tracks!) China has signed special agreements called Belt and Road cooperation agreements with 25 neighboring countries. This means they agree to work together on big projects, like building railways and roads. 🛤️
A Message from China
Mao Ning, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said, “Today’s China is an anchor of stability, engine of economic development, and pillar of regional security in Asia.” This means China wants to be a helpful and steady friend in Asia! 😊
Fun Fact! The land-sea corridor train service in China has made over 10,000 trips this year! That’s a lot of traveling trains! 🚆
The Big Picture
China believes that working together with neighboring countries is super important. By connecting through train lines and other projects, everyone can share opportunities and grow together. 🌱
What do you think? Would you like to take a long train journey like this? Where would you go? Share your thoughts! 💬
Reference(s):
China an engine of economic development in Asia, says FM spokesperson
cgtn.com
