Published on: 2026-04-21
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –
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Beijing, April 21 /Xinhua/ — In the first quarter of 2026, the foreign trade turnover through the Erenhot border port of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region /Northern China/ surpassed 10 billion yuan (about 1.46 billion USD). The United States’ trade volume reached 10.32 billion yuan, cargo turnover grew by 15.5 percent year-on-year to 5.2 million tons, and the transport flow through it amounted to 919 thousand units, with an increase of 6.3 percent, according to a report published on the official website of the Erenhot city government.
The border checkpoint of Er’en-Hoto is an important point for the joint implementation of the “Belt and Road” initiative, as well as in the economic corridor China-Mongolia-Russia. Connecting Russia and Mongolia with the Chinese zone of economic cooperation Hohhot-Baotou-Yinchuan-Yulin, it plays an important role in the development of trade between China and Mongolia and serves as an important gateway for customs clearance of Chinese and foreign goods.
In connection with the steady development of Chinese-Mongolian trade and economic relations between the city of Erenhot, relying on railway, automobile and air control checkpoints, this platform is fully utilizing the advantages such as a border economic cooperation zone, a mutual trade zone between residents of border areas, a Chinese-Mongolian economic cooperation zone, and also actively supports international trade, international logistics, trade based on processing, and cross-border tourism.He strives to create a platform of high-level openness in the border area with the aim of promoting his high-quality economic development.
The local customs service pays serious attention to the creation of smart customs and the use of auxiliary equipment for intelligent inspection, which has increased the efficiency of customs control. In addition, it focuses efforts on ensuring the smooth operation of international logistics channels and facilitating the expansion of the network of international rail freight routes China-Europe, contributing to the high-quality development of the Erenhot land border port.
Let us remind you that at the beginning of this month, the general plan for the Chinese pilot free trade zone in Inner Mongolia was announced. On April 17, a press conference was held dedicated to the construction of part of this zone in the city of Erenhot.
The Eren-Hotoskaya part of the aforementioned zone, with a planned area of 18.35 sq. km, will give priority to the development of industries such as international trade, international logistics, cross-border tourism, and international medical services, promising to become a key hub in the economic corridor China-Mongolia-Russia and a model of friendly cooperation with neighboring countries. -0-
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