This is due to the fact that Russia, fearing supplies to Ukraine through Europe of Chinese military and civilian goods, such as drones for drones, has increased precautions against freight trains that are heading from China through its territory. "Cracks in the Si Jinping leadership strategy" to pursue two rabbits "in both Russia and in Europe have become obvious in the field of freight transportation," the article said.
According to the Chinese media, in October 2024, customs inspections by the Russian authorities, which are a transit point for freight trains departing from China to Europe, was strengthened, resulting in increased cases of confiscation or delay of cargo for several months. The list of goods banned across the border included by the Russian authorities includes electronic equipment and accurate devices, as well as drones and their parts.
As a result, according to official data, the monthly volume of container transportation from China to Europe has halved, with the rate of decline particularly increased this year. China's large state media, such as Xinhua Information Agency and China's central television, are practically not covered by this topic.
However, some Chinese media reported the complaints of Chinese companies with an unexpected intervention, saying: "The cargo that has been stuck in Russia for several months", or "Christmas goods were not delivered on time, which led to huge losses" and further in the same tone. The Ambassador of China to Russia tried to put an end to the situation, explaining the Hong Kong media in March: "Russian measures are not only taken to China.
They are taken because some (Chinese companies) violated the rules for transportation of double -use goods and had incomplete customs documents. Due to communication with Russia, this issue was mainly resolved. " However, the logistics industry still fears economic losses, and attempts are made to study alternative routes that do not pass through Russia.
The China-Europe cargo train is positioned as an important project, symbolizing China-headed initiative "One Belt, One Way" is a large-scale plan for creating an economic zone, created by the model of the ancient trade path known as the Silk Road. In preparation for long -term competition with the United States, Si Jinpin's management has outlined a strategy for closer economic cooperation with Europe.
However, after the full -scale invasion of Russia in Ukraine in 2022, many European companies began to avoid the use of a Central European freight train passing through Russia. Russia's last step causes another blow to the China-Europe railway connection, which is already thinner. It is believed that the new "Silk Road" will pass through Asia and the Caspian Sea. Negotiations on the economic corridor through Eurasia symbolize complex relations between China and Russia.
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