Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Thursday launched the first train in 2026 specially running along the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor.
The freight train, fully loaded with chemical materials, departed from Zhundongbei Station in Xinjiang's Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, and will pass through Pingxiang Station in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region before heading to Vietnam.
Xinjiang railway authorities said that in addition to increasing the frequency of China-Europe and China-Central Asia freight trains, they plan to add specialty goods such as chemical products to regular transportation this year to ensure the stability and smooth flow of the international supply chain.
Serving as a vital logistics artery connecting China with global marketplaces including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Central Asia, the corridor offers three modes of transportation: rail-sea intermodal transport, international railway services and cross-border road transport. Chongqing Municipality in southwest China serves as a key logistics hub within this network.
The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor now connects over 580 ports in more than 120 countries and regions worldwide.
Xinjiang launches first special train in 2026 running along Land-Sea Trade Corridor
China's Ministry of National Defense on Thursday pledged more resolute countermeasures against rights-violating acts, provocations, and propaganda from the Philippines.
Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, the ministry spokesman, made the remarks at a regular press briefing in response to recent groundless statements by the Philippine Coast Guard.
"China has indisputable sovereignty over Nanhai Zhudao and its adjacent waters, and has sovereign rights and jurisdiction over relevant waters. The so-called South China Sea Arbitral Award is entirely illegal, null and void. China does not accept or recognize it, and will never accept any claim or action based on the award. China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea are fully backed by historical and jurisprudential evidence, and are under no circumstances affected by the award. Driven by self-interest, some forces of the Philippine side have gone to great lengths to stir up troubles at sea and fabricate false narratives. Their behaviors have disrupted bilateral relations and undermined regional peace and stability. The Chinese side is unwavering in our will to defend territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. Should the Philippine side obstinately continue with its rights-violating acts, provocations and propaganda, it will only face more resolute countermeasures from the Chinese side," Jiang said.
China pledges more resolute countermeasures against provocations from Philippines
