The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) flagship project of China-Laos Railway has facilitated 27.87 million passenger journeys and 32.56 million tons of cargo since it entered operation on December 3, 2021, China Media Group reported on Thursday, reflecting the strong momentum in China-Laos business trade and personnel exchanges.
The first freight train carrying Russian goods left Mohan railway station in the Chinese border county of Mengla, Southwest China s Yunnan Province, on Sunday bound for Laos. The freight trip marks a milestone for efficient rail freight transportation connecting Europe and ASEAN through China.
For many Chinese, Laos is not normally thought of as a popular destination for tourism or investment. But changes are happening with the operation of the China-Laos Railway. More and more tourists are choosing to take the China-Laos high speed train to experience the slow-paced leisurely life in Laos. Investors have also been realizing the unique advantages of Laos in trade and business.
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Two cold storage trains carrying fresh vegetables and fruits departed from Yuxi in Southwest China’s Yunnan Province on Monday for Vientiane in Laos and Lao Cai in Vietnam, marking the start of operation of international cold storage express services on the China-Laos and the China-Vietnam railways.