Chongqing, a mountainous city in China, is emerging as a crucial hub for a new overland trade route, potentially rivaling the Suez Canal. This route, served by rail, connects Southeast Asia to Europe, significantly reducing shipping times. Chongqing is also a major manufacturing center, producing a significant portion of the world's laptops and electric cars. However, geopolitical factors and challenges such as customs delays and infrastructure issues complicate its development. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)