A China-Europe freight train loaded with finished vehicles for export waits for departure at Yuzui Station in Jiangbei District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, March 6, 2024. In 2023, more than 110,000 finished vehicles have been exported via the China-Europe freight trains departing from Chongqing. Meanwhile, the city also witnessed a significant growth in finished car imports via the China-Europe freight train service. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

The China-Europe freight train service, a flagship program of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is experiencing a surge in demand amidst the turmoil caused by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting its critical role as a dependable trade route that contributes to the resilience of global supply chains.