A drone photo taken on Feb. 26, 2026 shows China-Europe freight trains waiting for transloading at Suifenhe Railway Station in Suifenhe City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. As of Feb. 26, 2026, the eastern corridor of the China-Europe freight train network has witnessed more than 1,000 train trips on its railway lines this year, breaking the mark 26 days earlier than last year.

The eastern corridor consists of three railway ports including Manzhouli, Suifenhe and Tongjiang. The number of operating routes has expanded to 27, linking over 60 Chinese cities with 14 European countries. (Photo by Qu Yiwei/Xinhua)