On July 17, a freight train bound for Poland departed from Alataw Pass in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, marking the 10,000th China-Europe Railway Express service to transit through the twin ports of Alataw and Khorgos in Xinjiang in 2026.

"Smart customs" and 24/7 border services have reduced clearance for exported goods to one hour (down from six) and for imported goods to under 16 hours (from two-three days), while border checks are reduced to under 20 minutes. Over 50 trains –  carrying over 200 types of goods – run daily across more than 220 routes to 21 countries and regions.