Chinese solutions help global transportation governance, expert says

Published: September 26,2024

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China has offered unique solutions for the global governance of transportation, according to Guo Jie, head of knowledge sharing at a Beijing-based think tank on sustainable transport.

Guo’s remarks are evident in the China Sustainable Transportation Development Report released on Wednesday during the 2024 Global Sustainable Transport Forum in Beijing.

The report says China became more connected to Belt and Road Initiative partner countries in 2023. 

China’s influence in global transportation is further underscored by the opening of the Yavan High-Speed Railway in Indonesia, the Tel Aviv Light Rail Red Line in Israel, and the Lagos Light Rail Blue Line Phase I in Nigeria, all built by Chinese contractors and opened in 2023.

With regard to international road transport, China has signed agreements with 22 countries and launched operations with 68 dry ports, the report said.

The Greek port of Piraeus, where China operates, has become the largest port in the Mediterranean and the fourth largest in Europe. The “Silk Road Maritime” route reaches 117 ports in 43 countries.

At the same time, China has also signed bilateral air transportation agreements with 105 countries, with international routes reaching 57 countries, and established bilateral airworthiness relations with 28 countries.

More Chinese solutions and voices are emerging from global transportation governance, said Guo, adding that sustainable transport development is the future of transportation.

Launched on Wednesday, the 2024 Global Sustainable Transport Forum features speeches from international dignitaries, transport ministers, heads of international organizations and foreign diplomats based in China. It aims to provide a high-level platform for advancing global transport cooperation and fostering a transportation system that is safe, efficient, green, economical, inclusive and resilient.

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