China's relations with the Czech Republic have been on the 'fast-TRACK', thanks to a rail freight corridor between the two sides. The line provides fast, smooth and convenient communication and freight exchanges. [Special coverage]
Starting in the city of Wuhan in central China's Hubei province, its terminal is 11,000 kilometers away in the northeast Czech city of Pardubice. Crossing Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus and Poland on its way, its unique geological path is invaluable for Chinese companies looking to enter Europe. Driven by the construction of "Belt and Road" initiative, the line is currently extending west deep into Europe.
"The Czech Prime Minister has said it many times: the Czech Republic is in central Europe; it has complete infrastructure construction; it could be a hub, not only for Chinese investors, but also to serve the logistics transportation needs of Chinese companies," Adviser to President of The Czech Republic Jan Kohout said.