13,000 China-Europe freight trains had been launched by the end of 2018

By the end of 2018, 13,000 China-Europe freight trains had been launched, reaching 49 cities in 15 countries, not including the cities in China. The picture shows the train leaving Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province for London, December 31, 2017. (Xinhua/Gong Xianming)

The Belt and Road Initiative proposed by China sticks to the principle of extensive consultation, joint efforts and shared fruits, the approach of open, green and clean cooperation, and the pursuit of high-standard, people-centered and sustainable development in a bid to promote common development for all countries involved.