By ZHONG NAN in Beijing and YUAN HUI in Hohhot |
China Daily |
An aerial drone photo taken on Feb 26, 2026 shows China-Europe freight trains waiting for outbound departure at Manzhouli Railway Station in Manzhouli city, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region. [Photo/Xinhua]
China's ongoing industrial upgrading and the launch of the China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone in April will create fresh momentum for China-Europe freight train services and provide stronger support for the country's foreign trade growth, said supply chain experts and customs officials.
The new pilot FTZ, within North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, covers 119.74 square kilometers and comprises three sub-zones in Hohhot, capital of the region; Manzhouli, a northern border city; and Ereenhot, a land port on the China-Mongolia border, each featuring differentiated functions and the development of industries tailored to local conditions.
