The China-Laos Railway is fostering closer ties between the two countries, enhancing personnel exchanges and cultural interactions, while significantly boosting bilateral trade.
The 1,035-km railway, a landmark Belt and Road project, connects Kunming in southwest China’s Yunnan Province with Vientiane, the Lao capital. Since its opening in December 2021, the railway has handled over 10 million tons of imported and exported goods valued at about 5.7 billion U.S. dollars in total, with varieties of goods expanding from the initial 500 to more than 3,000, according to official data.
Since the railway launched its international passenger service in April 2023, it had transported over 222,000 cross-border passengers as of early July this year, providing affordable, convenient and comfortable experiences to travelers. As an important station on the railway, Mohan Township in Yunnan has emerged as a vital transportation hub, featuring key road and rail ports, and is the only national-level land port linking China and Laos.