1. This paper discusses the role of international railway freight in the development of China's foreign trade under the background of Belt and Road, which is conducive to the development of trade with Eurasian countries. The railway connecting Eurasia provides favorable conditions for the trade of developing countries, the Near East and European countries.

2. It is conducive to the development of trade with Hong Kong and Macao and entrepot trade through China and Hong Kong.

3. It plays an important role in the distribution of import and export goods in ports and the circulation of goods between provinces and cities.