The China-Laos Railway international passenger train marks its first anniversary.Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on the 15th that China hopes that the China-Laos Railway will continue to "accelerate" and press the "fast forward button" to promote regional prosperity and create a beautiful picture of people-to-people connectivity and development integration. Picture scroll.At the regular press conference that day, a reporter asked: April 13th is the first anniversary of the launch of the China-Laos Railway international passenger train. On that day, an additional pair of passenger trains were opened in Xishuangbanna, China, and Luang Prabang, Laos, enabling same-day round trips between the two places. Many Chinese and foreign tourists Tourists come here to "check in" and experience the exotic customs.These days coincide with the "Water Splashing Festival" of ethnic minorities such as the Dai people in Yunnan, as well as the traditional New Year of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and other Indochina countries. The China-Laos railway has once again been a hot topic on the Internet.What's the spokesperson's comment on this?Lin Jian said that the China-Laos Railway is a leading project for China and the countries of the Indochina Peninsula to promote high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" and promote connectivity. Since its launch more than two years ago, the passenger and freight volume has continued to grow, making travel more convenient for the two countries. High-quality economic development provides strong impetus and becomes an important link connecting countries in the region.Lin Jian said that the China-Laos Railway international passenger trains connect Kunming, Xishuangbanna, Luang Prabang, Vientiane and other famous cities, which greatly facilitates tourists to visit cultural monuments and natural scenic spots along the line. Over the past year, a total of more than 730 trains have been operated, sending 700,000 passengers. , attracting more than 180,000 cross-border travelers from 87 countries and regions.Lin Jian said that after consultation between China and Laos, one new pair of international passenger trains between Xishuangbanna and Luang Prabang will be opened every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday starting from April 13, 2024. The operation will be adjusted in a timely manner according to passenger flow demand in the future. law."This fully shows that the China-Laos railway has ignited the tourism industry along the route, stimulated new consumption momentum, promoted cultural exchanges and economic and trade cooperation between China and Laos, and truly realized 'working together on the front line, and sharing the same interests thousands of miles apart'." Lin Jian said that China and Laos are Friendly socialist neighbors connected by mountains and rivers, and a community of shared future with strategic significance.The China-Laos Railway has witnessed the beautiful story of the two countries sharing a common destiny and achieving each other. It has also brought historical opportunities for China, Laos and neighboring ASEAN countries to open up, develop and develop.“We look forward to the China-Laos railway continuing to achieve ‘acceleration’, pressing the ‘fast forward button’ to promote regional prosperity, and painting a beautiful picture of people-to-people connectivity and development integration."
