Unlocking Chinese Cities | From frontier town to global hub: A border town's transformation
In Suifenhe, a single announcement echoes throughout the city. Suifenhe, with an area of only 460 square kilometers and a border that stretches 27 kilometers, is recognized as the "golden corridor" connecting Northeast Asia to the Asia-Pacific region.
In 2018, Suifenhe Station launched the China-Europe Railway Express, initially operating two trains per month, which has now increased to over 90 trains monthly. Over the past six years, the station has handled more than 3,359 inbound trains, transporting 323,386 TEUs. The outbound trains connect to five European countries, while the inbound services cover 25 cities in China, featuring 14 categories of goods, including electronics, daily necessities, industrial machinery, and agricultural products.