Western Europe-Western China Highway is the New Silk Road
The Western Europe-Western China (WE-WC) Highway is a transcontinental expressway linking China's Yellow Sea coast with Western Europe. It is a key transportation route connecting Europe and Asia.
How long is the Western Europe-Western China Highway?
Nicknamed the New Silk Highway, the new motorway links the port of Lianyungang (on China's Yellow Sea coast) with St. Petersburg in Russia. It connects dozens of cities in China, Kazakhstan, and Russia. The road is fully paved. At 8,445 km (5,247 miles) long, it’s one of the longest roads in the world.
When was the Western Europe-Western China Highway built?
Construction of the expressway also known as the Europe-China Road, began in 2008 and was completely joined on September 27, 2018.
Why is the Western Europe-Western China Highway important?
It plays a crucial role in facilitating trade, tourism, and cultural exchange between the regions it traverses. Additionally, the highway serves as a vital link for land-based transportation of goods between Europe and Asia, offering an alternative to maritime routes. It cuts cargo transport time from 45 days by sea and 14 days by railroads to just 10 days by land.
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