Laos, Mongolia looking forward to return of Chinese tourists

STORY: Laos, Mongolia looking forward to return of Chinese tourists DATELINE: Feb. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Vientiane/Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Laos tourist attractions 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Lao): INTHY DEUANSAVANH, President of Inthira Group in Laos 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Lao): PAVINA PHOUMINH, Receptionist at Landmark Hotel, a top-ranking hotel in Vientiane, Laos 4. various of Mongolian nature and tourism destinations 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Mongolian): JARGAL PUREVSUREN, Director of Mongolian tour operator Pocket Travel 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Mongolian): AMGALAN ENKHZUL, Director of Mongolian tour operator Zuut Travel STORYLINE: China's neighboring countries Laos and Mongolia are looking forward to welcoming back Chinese tourists after China optimized its COVID-19 response. The Lao government and private sectors are preparing for the arrival of Chinese tourists after it was listed among countries greenlit by the Chinese government for outbound group tours. SOUNDBITE 1 (Lao): I