Hunnu Airlines has launched a direct flight from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, to Beijing Daxing International Airport, utilizing the Embraer E195-E2 aircraft for the first time. This marks a new development in the China-Mongolia air corridor. The new route aims to strengthen communication and cooperation between the two countries and promote further growth in the tourism industry.
Air China will launch a direct Beijing-Toronto route on May 20th, operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, offering comfortable business and economy class experiences. This marks Air China's resumption of the route after more than three decades, aiming to enhance passenger travel quality and, along with other Chinese airlines, promote Sino-Canadian exchange. The new route provides convenient travel options for both business and leisure travelers, fostering stronger ties between the two countries.
The new international freight corridor between China, Mongolia, and Russia has officially opened, leveraging Guangxi's geographical advantage to connect ASEAN with Russia. During the inaugural trial run, refrigerated trucks commenced trade from Nanning to Ulan-Ude, facilitating the northward transport of southern produce and promoting new economic development in the region. This initiative injects vitality into the fruit trade between Guangxi and ASEAN, fostering the establishment of a new economic corridor.
On June 25, 2025, China and Cuba launched their first regular international freight route, operating twice a week with a cargo capacity of 20 tons per trip. This new service significantly shortens the transportation time to within 24 hours, greatly facilitating trade development between the two countries.
On August 1, 2023, the inaugural container train from Tianjin to Inner Mongolia officially set off, marking the launch of the 'New Port - Suji' service. This new route is expected to reduce road transport and increase the proportion of railway transport, potentially decreasing the use of 66,000 vehicles and lowering overall costs by 15%.
Lianyungang Port, an important port for foreign trade in the Midwest, aims to play a larger role in global trade due to its advantageous geographical location and diverse functional layout. The port plans to develop a layout of 'one body and two wings,' with an expected throughput of 190 million tons by 2020.
The successful maiden voyage of the Urumqi-Zurich cargo route marks a new addition to the "Air Silk Road" for China-Europe trade. Operating weekly with a stopover in Tashkent, this route provides a more efficient logistics channel for China-Europe trade, supporting the development of cross-border e-commerce, enhancing Urumqi's position as an international air cargo hub, and promoting mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Europe. This new route is expected to significantly boost trade efficiency and connectivity.
Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport recently launched a new freight route connecting Zhengzhou, Moscow, and Frankfurt, enhancing logistics links between Henan and Europe. On the inaugural flight, a total of 180 tons of import and export goods were transported. There are plans to increase flight frequency in the future to improve logistics efficiency in the central region and support regional economic development.
China and Russia have initiated cooperation on the Arctic shipping route, marking the first mention of this topic in a joint communiqué. As global warming progresses, the Arctic route is becoming increasingly viable, with the potential to significantly alter the global maritime trade landscape by 2030. This route is referred to as the 'golden waterway,' as it can shorten trade distances between China and Europe while reducing transportation costs. The two nations have also agreed on collaboration for the construction of Zarubino Port, enhancing future shipping support.
China Eastern Airlines has launched a direct flight route between Shanghai and Copenhagen, operating three flights per week, increasing to four in September. The route utilizes the Airbus A330-200 aircraft, offering a comfortable two-class configuration. This initiative will strengthen tourism and business ties between China and Denmark, providing passengers with convenient connections to Asia, Australasia, and Europe. The inaugural flight ceremony was jointly celebrated by representatives from China Eastern Airlines, the Chinese Embassy, and airport management.
