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When asked about the significance of the opening of the China-Europe Railway Express, Andrei Popov, consul general of Belarus in Guangzhou, emphasized that this new rail service has left a profound impression on the expansion and diversification of trade between China and Belarus. The China-Europe Railway Express has further accelerated the development of related logistics transportation and other infrastructure, expanded the supply within the transportation market, and thus enhanced the mutual competitiveness of trade between China and Belarus.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative and the 31st year of diplomatic relations between China and Belarus. Driven by the momentum of the China-Europe Railway Express, the trade relationship between China and Belarus has grown even stronger. According to Chinese statistics, bilateral trade between the two countries soared to $5.08 billion in 2022, marking a significant 33% year-on-year surge and achieving a new historic peak.

What facets does the China-Belarus cooperation encompass? And to what extent is the railway driving this collaboration forward? As the leading province in the Chinese economy, what pivotal role does Guangdong Province undertake in fostering economic and trade interactions between the two countries? A journalist team from Yangcheng Evening News had an insightful interview with Andrei Popov, who holds a deep involvement in the China-Belarus relationship. With firsthand experience in these interactions, he undoubtedly has much to share.

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“这趟班列的开通使人对中白之间往来贸易的增长及其多元化留下了深刻印象。”当被问及中欧班列开通的价值时，白俄罗斯驻广州总领事波波夫·安德烈强调，中欧班列进一步加快了相关物流运输和其他基础设施的发展，增加了运输市场的供应，从而促进了中白贸易的相互竞争力。

2023年是“一带一路”10周年，更是中白两国建交31年。借着中欧班列的推动，中白两国的贸易往来越发密切。据中方统计，2022年中白双边贸易额达50.8亿美元，同比增长33%，再创新高。

中白合作已经囊括哪些方面？又有多少是借着铁轨向前而去的？作为中国经济第一大省，广东又在两国经贸往来间扮演着怎样的角色？羊城晚报记者团专访了白俄罗斯驻广州总领事波波夫·安德烈，作为中白往来的亲身参与者，他显然有很多话要说。

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