Core Points - The second high-speed railway connecting Guangxi to the Vietnam border is expected to open within this year, enhancing connectivity between China and Southeast Asia [1][2] - The Nanning-Pingxiang high-speed railway segment is approximately 81.52 kilometers long with a design speed of 250 km/h, significantly reducing travel time between Nanning and Pingxiang from over 4 hours to just over 1 hour [2][3] - This railway is a key infrastructure project for the China-Vietnam border region, aimed at improving trade and personnel exchanges between Guangxi and Vietnam [2][3] Infrastructure Development - The Nanning-Pingxiang high-speed railway is the first high-speed railway independently constructed by Guangxi, funded by the Guangxi Transportation Investment Group and built by the Nanning Railway Bureau [2] - The railway will connect with Vietnam's planned standard gauge railway from Lang Son to Hanoi, further enhancing cross-border transportation [2][3] - The opening of this railway follows the recent launch of the Fangchenggang to Dongxing railway, which is the first high-speed railway directly reaching the China-Vietnam border [2] Trade and Economic Impact - The acceleration of railway connectivity has led to a significant increase in cross-border freight transport, with Guangxi's exports via the China-Vietnam railway increasing by 283% in the first half of 2025 [4][5] - The number of China-Vietnam freight trains has surged, with a 1153% year-on-year increase in shipments in 2024, indicating a growing trade relationship [5] - Guangxi's foreign trade with ASEAN countries has also seen substantial growth, with total imports and exports reaching 387.15 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a 13% increase year-on-year [5][6]