Beijing, Sept. 30 -- The number of passengers on the Vietnam-China international train has climbed steadily since services resumed on May 25, with more than 8,000 travellers so far, highlighting the line's role in promoting mobility, economic cooperation, trade and cultural exchange between the two neighbouring countries.

In August, nearly 2,700 passengers travelled on the Vietnam-China railway line, up 89% from the previous month.

Vietnam and China share close geographical and cultural ties, with cross-border exchanges between their people becoming increasingly frequent in recent years.

In late May, the railways restarted the international passenger service linking Nanning in China with Gia Lam in Hanoi. The overnight train, equipped ...