The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is revolutionizing global trade, one railway at a time! 🚂 As the second China International Supply Chain Expo kicks off in Beijing (Nov 26-30), all eyes are on how BRI projects are turbocharging economies worldwide. According to a World Bank report, these initiatives could boost trade among partner economies by nearly 10% by 2030—talk about a game-changer! 💸
Here’s the tea ☕: The China-Europe freight rail has become a lifeline for cross-continental trade, while the China-Laos Railway is already slashing travel times in Southeast Asia. But wait, there’s more! Two mega-projects are in the works:
- 🚅 Hungary-Serbia Railway: This 350-km high-speed line (built by Chinese firms) is connecting Central and Eastern Europe like never before.
- 🚄 China-Thailand Railway: Thailand’s first standard-gauge HSR will link Bangkok to Kunming via Laos—imagine weekend trips from pad Thai to Peking duck! 🥢
These rails aren’t just moving goods—they’re bridging cultures and creating tomorrow’s economic powerhouses. 🔌⏩
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cgtn.com