A company in East China's Jiangxi Province launched the province's first intercontinental chartered freighter service with Europe on Tuesday. (Photos: VCG)

The cargo flight is scheduled for twice a week from China to Belgium to carry imported goods such as machines, small equipment, electronic goods and food products.

It will boost air links through the China-proposed Belt and Road initiative, according to operator Hongyuan Group.

A company in East China's Jiangxi Province launched the province's first intercontinental chartered freighter service with Europe on Tuesday.

The cargo flight is scheduled for twice a week from China to Belgium to carry imported goods such as machines, small equipment, electronic goods and food products.