In recent years, the relevance of searching for alternative solutions in the field of cross-border payments has been associated with sanctions restrictions against Russia, which negatively affect international trade not only in the Eurasia region, but throughout the world.

In the first half of 2022, 307,200 TEUs were transported along the China — Europe — China Eurasian railway route, which is 8.7% less than in the same period in 2021.