China-Europe train lifts trade

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The China-Europe freight train service, a calling card of the Belt and Road Initiative, reached a major milestone on Friday, with the departure of the 100,000th train service, according to China State Railway Group, which manages and oversees the service.    At 10:20 am on Friday, the X8083 train, traveling from Chongqing to Duisburg, Germany, departed from Tuanjiecun Station in Chongqing, marking the historic moment.    With this milestone, the China-Europe freight train has now transported over 11 million TEUs of goods, valued at more than $420 billion. ▲ Train X8083 departs Chongqing for Duisburg, Germany, on Friday.   Zhang Jinhui/For China Daily    Since its launch in 2011, the service has significantly transformed global trade, fostering enhanced connectivity between China and Europe. The service has also maintained a strong record of safe, stable and efficient operations, becoming a vital part of the international logistics system.    Between 2016 and 2023, the serv ………………………………