Beijing, August 5 (KCNA) -- China and Russia opened new transport routes linking Hunchun in Jilin Province, China, and Zarubino Port in the Maritime territory, Russia.

Ceremonies for a trial operation of the railway and opening the land-marine transport routes took place in Hunchun and Zarubino Port respectively on August 3.

The new transport routes will reportedly be conducive to developing economic cooperation and trade between the two countries.