On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, in the Chinese mainland, industry experts and policymakers kicked off the second China-Europe Railway Express Cooperation Forum. Under the theme "Connecting Asia and Europe for a Shared Future," the event brings together voices from across continents to shape the next phase of this transcontinental lifeline.
The forum's agenda is organized into three parallel sessions:
- Efficient and Safe Transportation: Strategies to streamline operations and ensure stability along the route.
- Diversified Corridor Development: Ideas for branching into new markets and alternative pathways.
- Innovative and Integrated Development: Discussions on digital platforms, green logistics and cross-border collaborations.
These discussions build on the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee, which concluded on October 23, 2025. During the meeting, leaders outlined goals for China's 15th Five-Year Plan, highlighting a push for the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative and the upgrading of the China-Europe (Asia) Railway Express network.
For young global citizens, entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts, the forum's focus on digital innovation and sustainable logistics opens up fresh pathways for cross-border entrepreneurship. Thought leaders see an opportunity to leverage these corridors for shared environmental goals, while travelers and digital nomads can look forward to more reliable and faster connections between hubs like Xi’an and cities across Europe.
As the 15th Five-Year Plan unfolds, the China-Europe Railway Express is set to chart new destinations, integrate smarter technologies, and deepen ties between Asia and Europe—setting the stage for a more interconnected future.
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China-Europe Railway Express: 15th Five-Year Plan's next destination?
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