Xi emphasizes role of Railway Express in trade

Freight train service between China, Europe launched in 2011 boon to growth

President Xi Jinping has underlined the significant role of the China-Europe Railway Express in maintaining global industrial and supply chains, saying that the nation is willing to work with all parties to leverage the freight train service to better contribute to global economic growth.

Xi made the remarks in a congratulatory letter sent to the China-Europe Railway Express Cooperation Forum, which was held on Friday in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province.

Themed "Deepening Interconnectivity and Promoting Win-Win Cooperation", the forum was jointly hosted by the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Transport, the General Administration of Customs, China State Railway Group and some local governments.