London After an 18-day, 12,000-kilometre intercontinental journey, the first freight train from China arrived in Britain on Wednesday. The lengthy journey is the latest manifestation of China's drive to strengthen trade links with western Europe along a modern-day"Silk Road" trade route. page 11
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First 'Silk Road' train arrives in UK from China
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Jan 19, 2017
London After an 18-day, 12,000-kilometre intercontinental journey, the first freight train from China arrived in Britain on Wednesday. The lengthy journey is the latest manifestation of China's drive to strengthen trade links with western Europe along a modern-day"Silk Road" trade route. page 11
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