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New Dali-Ruili Railway to Boost China-Myanmar Trade

2/19/2026

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  • The Dali–Ruili railway project in Yunnan Province aims to traverse the Hengduan Mountains and connect Dali to Ruili.
  • The 330-kilometer line would strengthen China's connections with Southeast Asia.
  • The Dali to Baoshan segment was completed in 2022.
  • The Baoshan to Ruili segment is projected to be operational within five years.
  • The project is expected to be a major achievement in global railway engineering and facilitate border trade with Myanmar.