Alashankou Port, a major land port connecting China with Central Asia and Europe in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has handled over 3,000 China-Europe (Central Asia) freight trains so far this year.
A China-Europe freight train loaded with automotive parts, home appliances and daily necessities departed from Alashankou Railway Station and headed towards Malaszeweicze, Poland, marking this year's 3,000th China-Europe (Central Asia) freight train passing through the land port.
Since the beginning of this year, the Alashankou port has continuously optimized the transportation organization of China-Europe freight trains, ensuring smooth and efficient train operations. This has contributed to the improvement of transportation efficiency and the port's customs clearance capacity.
As of now, there are 123 China-Europe (Central Asia) freight train routes passing through the Alashankou port, covering 21 countries including Germany and Poland. The goods transported on the routes include over 200 categories such as new energy vehicles, mechanical parts, electronic products and daily necessities.
Alashankou is China's important westbound port and the closest railway port to the European Union. The steady growth of China-Europe freight train services in terms of scale provides strong logistic support to the trade between China and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries.
Xinjiang's Alashankou Port has handled over 3,000 China-Europe freight trains this year
The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) is ready to completely withdraw from the governmental scene in the Gaza Strip and engage in a positive and constructive manner with the second phase of the plan to end the war in the enclave, said Hamas political bureau member Basem Naim on Friday. In a statement, Naim said that the ceasefire deal became an international plan after being adopted by the United Nations Security Council. However, it is now facing obstacles.
He accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of reneging on his commitments and escalating the situation, in an attempt to return to war and save his political career. Pointing out that Israeli strikes have caused hundreds of casualties since the announcement of the ceasefire, the Hamas official said the escalation cannot occur without cover or green light from the United States. He said Hamas has committed to all its obligations under the ceasefire agreement, as attested by the mediators and the U.S., adding that it is ready for the second phase of the agreement.
He emphasized the Movement's commitment to the establishment of a fully empowered Palestinian body to administer Gaza, and its complete withdrawal from the governmental scene.
Naim warned that the situation will not be sustainable if the continued escalation of Israeli military operations and the persistence of the catastrophic humanitarian situation remain unaddressed, adding that the circle of fire may expand, which is what Netanyahu aspires to.
Since a ceasefire took effect on Oct 10, 2025, Gaza's death toll has risen to 439 with 1,223 injuries, according to local health authorities on Friday. Rescue teams have recovered 688 bodies during that period. In the broader conflict, at least 71,409 Palestinians have been killed and 171,304 wounded since Israel's military campaign in Gaza began in October 2023.
Hamas ready for complete withdrawal from Gaza governmental scene: official
