中国驻越南大使何炜在致辞中表示，老街－河内－海防铁路项目的实施将进一步打破地理阻隔，极大提 升跨境运输能力，降低物流成本，畅通经济循环，让两国供应链无缝连接，为两国经济发展提供强劲支 撑，希望双方科学有序稳妥推进项目建设。 19日开工的第一部分工程主要涉及沿线各车站及站前广场的基础设施建设。 来源：新华社 转自：北京日报客户端 老街－河内－海防铁路项目第一部分工程开工仪式19日在越南北部老街省举行，并在铁路沿线四个省市 设立4个分会场。 越南建设部副部长阮名辉表示，开工仪式体现了越中两国进一步深化和提升全面战略合作伙伴关系、构 建具有战略意义的越中命运共同体的决心。铁路建成后将形成一条现代化经济走廊，为项目沿线区域注 入新的增长动力。 老街－河内－海防铁路项目主干线全长超过390公里，建成后将连接越南北部省份与中国西南地区。主 干线新老街站至南海防站段设计时速为160公里，河内市枢纽区段设计时速120公里，其余区段设计时速 80公里。 ...

上海海关12月5日公布，在"钱凯－上海"海运航线双向贯通即将迎来一周年之际，这条海运航线的进出口货值已突破50亿元人民币。截至4日达 53.5亿元，进出口货物达19.7万吨。"钱凯－上海"海运航线促进了中国与拉美对外贸易的"双向奔赴"。 海关统计显示，"钱凯－上海"海运航线开通后，中国与秘鲁两国间进出口货物的海运时间从过去的35－40天缩短至23天，相关进出口商品的物流 成本节约20%以上。今年前10个月，上海对秘鲁进出口货值比去年同期增长47.1%，"钱凯－上海"海运航线正成为中国秘鲁两国乃至中国与拉美 国家之间一条重要的经济走廊。 今年7月，首批1300多辆国产汽车自上海南港码头直航秘鲁钱凯港。截至11月底，自上海南港发往钱凯港的国产汽车已达5948辆。 图为来自钱凯港的集装箱轮抵达上海洋山港。（上海海关供图） 据介绍，经"钱凯－上海"海运航线进口的秘鲁牛油果、蓝莓等商品对时效性要求较高，上海海关所属洋山海关量身打造通关"绿色通道"，建立全 流程监管服务模式，保障货物高效通关。 2024年11月14日，钱凯港正式开港。当年12月18日，来自钱凯港的首艘集装箱轮抵达上海洋山港，标志着"钱凯－上海"海运航线双 ...

新京报贝壳财经讯（记者俞金旻）12月5日，贝壳财经记者从上海海关获悉，"钱凯—上海"海运航线进出口货值已突破50亿元，达53.5亿元，进出口货物达 19.7万吨。受该航线带动作用，今年前10个月，上海对秘鲁外贸进出口值大幅增长47.1%。 海关关员对进口水果开展现场监管。上海海关供图 据悉，"钱凯—上海"直航航线的开通，将两国间的海运时间从过去的35-40天缩短至23天，为企业节约20%以上的物流成本。这条"海上丝绸之路"，成为中秘 两国乃至中国与拉美国家之间的经济走廊。据秘鲁官方统计，2025年1月至9月，秘鲁对外贸易活力显著增强，出口额同比增长17.3%，中国稳居其第一大出 口目的地国。其中，约42%出口产品为农产品，包括牛油果、蓝莓等。 上海海关所属洋山海关针对进境水果等高时效性商品，量身打造通关"绿色通道"，建立全流程监管服务模式，保障货物高效通关。洋山海关查验一科科长虞 天华向贝壳财经记者介绍："我们引导企业用好提前申报、汇总征税等便利化措施，加快单证审核流转；及时掌握船舶动态及靠港计划，实现货物快速查 验。""钱凯—上海"直航航线的开通，加强两国产品交流的"双向奔赴"，秘鲁优质产品加速进入中国市场 ...

Core Insights - The article highlights the geopolitical implications of economic corridors in the Gulf region, emphasizing their role in trade, regional development, and geopolitical influence amidst shifting global dynamics [1][3][4]. Group 1: Economic Corridors Overview - The three major economic corridors discussed are the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC), the Iraq Development Road Corridor (IDRC), and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) [1][7][10]. - IMEC aims to connect Indian manufacturing, Middle Eastern energy, and European markets, but faces challenges due to political resistance from Gulf and Arab nations regarding Israel's inclusion [1][7]. - IDRC seeks to establish a land bridge from Iraq's Basra to the Turkey-Iraq border, but its success is contingent on funding and regional stability, particularly concerning Iranian influence and Kurdish participation [10][11]. Group 2: Gulf States' Strategic Positioning - Gulf countries are leveraging their geographical advantages and capital reserves to position themselves as key players in a multipolar world, adopting a strategy of "active neutrality" [3][4]. - Significant infrastructure investments are being made, such as Saudi Arabia's $1.7 billion investment in Jeddah Port and the UAE's 900 km railway network, aimed at enhancing regional connectivity [4][5]. - Sovereign wealth funds in the Gulf, exceeding $1 trillion, are pivotal in diversifying economies and investing in emerging sectors like AI and cryptocurrency [5][6]. Group 3: Geopolitical Dynamics - The Gulf states are cautious in their participation in various economic corridors to avoid being drawn into the US-China rivalry, maintaining communication channels with multiple global powers [3][14]. - The article discusses the potential for economic corridors to create new trade routes and opportunities, particularly for previously isolated regions like Central Asia [15][16]. - However, the corridors face challenges such as geopolitical risks, funding issues, and the need for effective governance and transparency [16][19]. Group 4: Future Prospects and Digital Integration - The integration of digital technologies into economic corridors is transforming trade efficiency and infrastructure management, with Gulf states adopting AI and smart logistics [22][23]. - The shift towards digital payments is simplifying cross-border transactions and reducing reliance on traditional banking systems, positioning Gulf economies as innovative trade centers [23][24]. - Despite advancements, challenges remain in ensuring interoperability with global standards and addressing regulatory barriers that may hinder technological integration [23][24].

Core Insights - Saudi Arabia is set to play a crucial role in a major economic corridor project connecting India, the Middle East, and Europe, which is expected to reshape international trade dynamics and align with the "Vision 2030" framework [1] - The project was announced by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during the 2023 G20 summit in New Delhi and involves a memorandum of understanding signed by Saudi Arabia, the US, India, UAE, France, Germany, Italy, and the EU [1] - The economic corridor aims to save time and costs by utilizing advanced infrastructure such as railways, seaports, energy pipelines, and data cables to connect three continents [1] Project Development - Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman emphasized the importance of the corridor project, stating that it should have been completed long ago and that Saudi Arabia is the primary drafter of the project [1] - Efforts since the signing of the memorandum in September 2023 have contributed to establishing a legal framework and infrastructure necessary for advancing the project's implementation [1]

7月31日消息，在今天举行的由中国人民大学中国经济改革与发展研究院、中国人民大学经济学院主办 的"统筹两个大局"学术论坛上，中国社会科学院学部委员、亚太与全球战略研究院院长李向阳在主旨演 讲中表示，推动"一带一路"高质量发展，形成真正的经济走廊，不是一个静态的概念，通常划分为四个 阶段。 李向阳表示，经济走廊的4个发展阶段，第一阶段运输走廊，即以交通运输为主体的基础设施投资所形 成的狭义经济走廊；第二阶段，通过城镇化、更新城乡基础设施、促进工业发展，改善中小企业投资环 境、增加旅游经济基础设施投资等方式，实现"地区发展规划"，拓宽经济走廊；第三阶段，以贸易便利 化为核心，促进跨境商品、服务、人员的流动，夯实经济走廊；第四阶段，协调不同国家区域发展计划 与政策，形成广义的跨境经济走廊。 （刘丽丽） 责任编辑：何俊熹 ...