**China-Europe Freight Train "Eastern Corridor" Surpasses 5,000 Trips This Year** On December 9, a China-Europe freight train departed from Tongjiang North Station’s transshipment yard in Harbin, captured in a drone photo. By December 10, the "Eastern Corridor"—comprising Manzhouli, Suifenhe, and Tongjiang railway ports—had handled 5,166 trips, transporting over 530,000 TEUs of goods, including high-value products like computers, refrigerators, and finished vehicles. The corridor now connects 27 routes across 14 countries, including Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands, and links over 60 Chinese cities, bolstering global supply chain integration.
**China’s CPI Rises 0.7% YoY in November** Data released on December 10 showed China’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) edged down 0.1% month-on-month but rose 0.7% year-on-year, marking the highest increase since March 2024. Core CPI (excluding food and energy) climbed 1.2% YoY, maintaining above 1% for three consecutive months, reflecting steady consumption recovery.
**China’s Auto Output and Sales Exceed 31 Million Units in Jan-Nov** From January to November 2025, China produced and sold 31.23 million and 31.13 million vehicles, up 11.9% and 11.4% YoY, respectively. New energy vehicles (NEVs) accounted for 14.91 million and 14.78 million units, surging 31.4% and 31.2%, underscoring robust sector growth.
**National Paralympic Games Celebrate Athletes’ Spirit** During the 12th National Paralympic Games in Guangzhou, a collective birthday event honored athletes’ perseverance, embodying the event’s humanistic ethos.
**"Repair Alley" Revives Community Services in Tianjin** Tianjin’s "Repair Alley," launched in June 2024, hosts 30 shops offering knife sharpening, bicycle repairs, and other便民 services, revitalizing neighborhood convenience.
**Morocco Building Collapse Kills 19** Two adjacent buildings collapsed in Fez, Morocco, on December 10, leaving 19 dead and 16 injured, per local reports.
**Fed Cuts Rates for Third Consecutive Time** The U.S. Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.5%-3.75% on December 10, marking its sixth cut since September 2024 amid easing monetary policy.
**Thailand-Cambodia Border Clash Claims 9 Thai Soldiers** Thailand’s Defense Ministry confirmed nine soldiers died and over 120 were wounded in recent border skirmishes, with both sides accusing the other of initiating hostilities.
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