China is building a revolutionary land-based trade corridor, dubbed the «Suez Canal on rails,» linking Chongqing to Europe. This fast, reliable rail network promises shorter shipping times, reduced reliance on traditional sea routes, and a major shift in global trade dynamics.
China is pushing the boundaries of global trade logistics with a bold new project: a land-based trade corridor often referred to as the «Suez Canal on rails.»
Unlike traditional sea routes, this overland network is designed to move goods quickly and efficiently between China and Europe.
The initiative centers on Chongqing, a major inland city in southwestern China, which is being transformed into a logistics powerhouse.
A strategic choice that will define Eurasia’s future has paved the way for a new vision for Eurasian transport corridors
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