China Opens New Rail Link to Turkmenistan
中国开通通往土库曼斯坦新铁路
China has launched a new 5,420 km rail route from Xining to Turkmenistan, expanding its overland trade network in Central Asia. The train carries electrical goods, auto parts, clothing, and daily necessities, reaching its destination in about two weeks. The route passes through Horgos and Kazakhstan. It is part of the Belt and Road Initiative, helping China strengthen supply chains, deepen regional trade, and reduce reliance on vulnerable sea routes amid growing shipping risks.
中国开通了一条从西宁到土库曼斯坦、全长5420公里的新铁路，进一步扩大其中亚陆路贸易网络。列车运送家电、汽车零件、服装和日用品，约两周抵达目的地，途经霍尔果斯和哈萨克斯坦。这条线路属于“一带一路”建设的一部分，有助于加强供应链、深化区域贸易，并在海运风险增加的情况下减少对海上运输的依赖。
