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Venezuelan President Maduro Rally - Caracas

This photo taken on December 2, 2025 shows a scene during an event in Vientiane to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People's Democratic Republic. A grand mass march and a military parade were held in Vientiane on Tuesday. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jie/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko places her palms together before getting on a train at Vientiane station on her way to Luang Prabang, an ancient Lao capital, on the fourth day of her six-day official trip to Laos on Nov. 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (C) places her palms together before getting on a train at Vientiane station on her way to Luang Prabang, an ancient Lao capital, on the fourth day of her six-day official trip to Laos on Nov. 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (4th from R) arrives at Vientiane station on her way to Luang Prabang, an ancient Lao capital, on the fourth day of her six-day official trip to Laos on Nov. 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko arrives at Vientiane station on her way to Luang Prabang, an ancient Lao capital, on the fourth day of her six-day official trip to Laos on Nov. 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Vientiane Art Museum - Laos

Tourists visit the Lao Art Museum in Vientiane, Laos, July 13, 2025. The Lao Art Museum features an array of traditional Lao woodcarvings, highlighting the intricate craftsmanship that is a cornerstone of the nation's cultural identity. It also provides a platform to showcase creativity across generations, promoting sustainability, environmental awareness, and cultural preservation. Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vientiane Art Museum - Laos

A tourist visits the Lao Art Museum in Vientiane, Laos, July 13, 2025. The Lao Art Museum features an array of traditional Lao woodcarvings, highlighting the intricate craftsmanship that is a cornerstone of the nation's cultural identity. It also provides a platform to showcase creativity across generations, promoting sustainability, environmental awareness, and cultural preservation. Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vientiane Art Museum - Laos

Tourists visit the Lao Art Museum in Vientiane, Laos, July 13, 2025. The Lao Art Museum features an array of traditional Lao woodcarvings, highlighting the intricate craftsmanship that is a cornerstone of the nation's cultural identity. It also provides a platform to showcase creativity across generations, promoting sustainability, environmental awareness, and cultural preservation. Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vientiane Art Museum - Laos

Tourists visit the Lao Art Museum in Vientiane, Laos, July 13, 2025. The Lao Art Museum features an array of traditional Lao woodcarvings, highlighting the intricate craftsmanship that is a cornerstone of the nation's cultural identity. It also provides a platform to showcase creativity across generations, promoting sustainability, environmental awareness, and cultural preservation. Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240722) -- BEIJING, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 20, 2024 shows the first Laos-Thailand cross-border passenger train arriving at Khamsavath railway station in Vientiane, Laos. The Laos-Thailand cross-border passenger train has officially started operation, running between Krung Thep Aphiwat Central station in the Thai capital of Bangkok and Khamsavath railway station in Lao capital Vientiane. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-LAOS-THAILAND-PASSENGER TRAIN

(240721) -- VIENTIANE, July 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 20, 2024 shows the first Laos-Thailand cross-border passenger train arriving at Khamsavath railway station in Vientiane, Laos. The Laos-Thailand cross-border passenger train has officially started operation, running between Krung Thep Aphiwat Central station in the Thai capital of Bangkok and Khamsavath railway station in Lao capital Vientiane. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-LAOS-THAILAND-PASSENGER TRAIN

(240721) -- VIENTIANE, July 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 20, 2024 shows the first Laos-Thailand cross-border passenger train arriving at Khamsavath railway station in Vientiane, Laos. The Laos-Thailand cross-border passenger train has officially started operation, running between Krung Thep Aphiwat Central station in the Thai capital of Bangkok and Khamsavath railway station in Lao capital Vientiane. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-LAOS-THAILAND-PASSENGER TRAIN

(240721) -- VIENTIANE, July 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 20, 2024 shows the first Laos-Thailand cross-border passenger train arriving at Khamsavath railway station in Vientiane, Laos. The Laos-Thailand cross-border passenger train has officially started operation, running between Krung Thep Aphiwat Central station in the Thai capital of Bangkok and Khamsavath railway station in Lao capital Vientiane. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-LAOS-THAILAND-PASSENGER TRAIN

(240721) -- VIENTIANE, July 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 20, 2024 shows the first Laos-Thailand cross-border passenger train arriving at Khamsavath railway station in Vientiane, Laos. The Laos-Thailand cross-border passenger train has officially started operation, running between Krung Thep Aphiwat Central station in the Thai capital of Bangkok and Khamsavath railway station in Lao capital Vientiane. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-KHONE PHAPHENG FALLS

(240715) -- VIENTIANE, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows the Khone Phapheng falls in Lao southern province of Champassak. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xinhua Headlines: Burgeoning cross-border tourism shows China's vitality in opening-up

(240611) -- BEIJING, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Riders compete during an international cycling race along a route crossing the border area between China's Hekou County and Vietnam's Lao Cai Province on Dec. 10, 2023. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Xinhua Headlines: Burgeoning cross-border tourism shows China's vitality in opening-up

(240611) -- BEIJING, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Riders compete during an international cycling race along a route crossing the border area between China's Hekou County and Vietnam's Lao Cai Province on Dec. 10, 2023. (Xinhua)

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Laos, China's Guizhou vow to further promote cooperation

STORY: Laos, China's Guizhou vow to further promote cooperation SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Delegates from southwest China's Guizhou Province and representatives from the Lao government have convened in Lao capital Vientiane discussing ways to enhance economic, trade, cultural and tourism cooperation. The meeting on Monday was attended by Governor of Guizhou Li Bingjun, President of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) Oudet Souvannavong, and officials from relevant sectors. The meeting introduced the potentials for cooperation between the two sides in the fields of logistics, railway transportation, fertilizer, electricity, agriculture, tourism, among others. Oudet said the meeting was an important opportunity to further bring the relationship between the two sides closer, adding that the LNCCI will work with all parties to deepen friendly exchanges with Chi

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Laos launches e-commerce platform to support agriculture sector

STORY: Laos launches e-commerce platform to support agriculture sector SHOOTING TIME: May 13, 2024 DATELINE: May 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: ECONOMY/AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony of the e-commerce platform STORYLINE: Laos' Ministry of Industry and Commerce launched an e-commerce platform for Lao agricultural products to help local farmers access buyers and increase sales. The launching ceremony was co-chaired by Lao Minister of Industry and Commerce Malaythong Kommasith and Charge d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Laos Wang Chang. Vithoun Sitthimolada, director of Trade and Handicraft Promotion Department under the Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce, said that the platform was supported by the Chinese government. He added that the e-commerce platform is implemented by a grant aid agreement signed on Nov. 19, 2020. The creation of a platform that is a source of information for Lao agricultural products as a public service website is

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-E-COMMERCE PLATFORM-LAUNCHING CEREMONY

(240514) -- VIENTIANE, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 13, 2024 shows the launching ceremony of an e-commerce platform for Lao agricultural products in Vientiane, Laos. Laos' Ministry of Industry and Commerce launched an e-commerce platform, supported by the Chinese government, for Lao agricultural products, aiming to help local farmers access buyers and increase sales. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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1st Guizhou-Vientiane train arrives in Laos

STORY: 1st Guizhou-Vientiane train arrives in Laos SHOOTING TIME: May 9, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese tourists boarding the train at Boten Station 2. various of the Lao National Art Troupe performing Lao dance for Chinese tourists on the train 3. various of Chinese tourists arriving in Vientiane, Laos STORYLINE: The first train traveling from Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province, to Lao capital Vientiane, arrived on Thursday, carrying over 200 Chinese tourists and making stronger links between Laos and China. The train marked an important step in the development of high-quality tourism between China and Laos, with the China-Laos Railway being a pivotal link in the process. The Lao Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with the Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. (LCRC), and the Lao National Art Troupe organized an impressive show to welcome the tourists arriving at the Lane Xang

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U.S.-HOUSTON-OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE

(240507) -- HOUSTON, May 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An attendee poses for photos at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2024 in Houston, Texas, the United States, May 6, 2024. This year's OTC is held here from May 6 to 9. (Photo by Chengyue Lao/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE

(240507) -- HOUSTON, May 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 6, 2024 shows an equipment displayed at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2024 in Houston, Texas, the United States. This year's OTC is held here from May 6 to 9. (Photo by Chengyue Lao/Xinhua)

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Laos' inflation eases slightly to 24.92 pct in April

STORY: Laos' inflation eases slightly to 24.92 pct in April SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 DATELINE: May 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a bank in Laos 2. various of a road in Laos 3. various of a market in Laos STORYLINE: Laos recorded an inflation rate of 24.92 percent in April, a slight decrease from 24.98 percent in March, the Lao Statistics Bureau said on Monday. According to the report released by the Lao Statistics Bureau on its website, the unstable price of fuel, gas and other imported goods, together with the depreciation of the Lao currency kip, are among the main drivers of the inflation. The highest price rise in April was recorded in the clothing and footwear category, which stood at 37.62 percent year-on-year. Other categories included medical care and medicines at 36.09 percent, alcohol and tobacco at 28.52 percent, household goods at 27.08 percent, and communications and transport at 25.99 percent. Laos' economy is exposed

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-LAO NEW YEAR-TRAVEL PEAK

(240413) -- VIENTIANE, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 12, 2024 shows passengers at the Vientiane Station of the China-Laos Railway in Vientiane, Laos. The Lao New Year is the most important festival in the Lao calendar. This year's holiday for celebrations runs from April 13 to 18. Public transportation is expected to see a travel peak during the period before and after the Lao New Year. (Photo by Yang Yongquan/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-LAO NEW YEAR-TRAVEL PEAK

(240413) -- VIENTIANE, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 12, 2024 shows passengers at the Vientiane Station of the China-Laos Railway in Vientiane, Laos. The Lao New Year is the most important festival in the Lao calendar. This year's holiday for celebrations runs from April 13 to 18. Public transportation is expected to see a travel peak during the period before and after the Lao New Year. (Photo by Yang Yongquan/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE

(230502) -- HOUSTON, May 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An underwater device called FlatFish is displayed at the Offshore Technology Conference 2023 in Houston, Texas, the United States, on May 1, 2023. Tens of thousands of offshore energy professionals, experts and companies from all over the world flocked to Houston to explore and exhibit cutting-edge technologies and practices that may reshape the global offshore industry at a forum that kicked off on Monday. Topics ranging from arctic oil and gas opportunities, and deep-sea mining, to reservoir engineering, carbon capture and storage, as well as various marine resources, are discussed during packed panels at this year's Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), one of the largest offshore industry shows in the world. (Photo by Chengyue Lao/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINESE LANGUAGE TEACHERS-TRAINING

(230428) -- VIENTIANE, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend the signing ceremony of an agreement among the National University of Laos (NUOL), the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC) under China's education ministry, and the Guangxi Minzu University for jointly training Chinese language teachers of Laos in Vientiane, Laos, April 26, 2023. The three parties will jointly develop a curriculum for training Chinese language teachers for the NUOL Confucius Institute. Also, the project will annually sponsor 60 Lao students under the Confucius Institute's Chinese normal undergraduate program for a two-year study at the Guangxi Minzu University in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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Cross-border Spring Festival gala held between China, Vietnam

STORY: Cross-border Spring Festival gala held between China, Vietnam SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 30, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: HEKOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): XIONG XUANANG, Xinhua Correspondent 2. various of the China-Vietnam spring festival gala STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIONG XUANANG, Xinhua Correspondent "I am now in Hekou Yao Autonomous County in southwest China's Yunnan Province, which is bordered with Lao Cai Province in Vietnam. Today, a New Year gala co-hosted by China and Vietnam is held there. Let's enjoy it." More than 2,000 border residents from China and Vietnam watched the Spring Festival gala online and offline on Tuesday. Artists from both sides brought wonderful performances to an exciting crowd gathering in Hekou County, an important gateway for economic and cultural exchanges between the two countries. It's the sixth edition of the cross-border galas initiated in 2017. A similar gala was also held in Vietnam's Lao Cai on Monday

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Festive event held in Laos to celebrate upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year

STORY: Festive event held in Laos to celebrate upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 29, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the performance STORYLINE: The China Cultural Center in Laos hosted an event in Vientiane to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb. 10 this year. The event held on Monday was attended by Lao Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Vansy Kuamua, Charge d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Laos Wang Chang, Director of the China Cultural Center in Laos Li Yiping, along with more than 100 participants from the Lao and Chinese sides. At the event, an orchestra from east China's Jiangsu Province presented a wonderful folk music performance to the Lao people. The concert started with the "Dance of the Golden Snake," and concluded with Lao's famous song called "The Land of Freedom." The China Cultural Center in Laos will continue to organize various activities, su

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Lao Telecom launches 5G service

STORY: Lao Telecom launches 5G service SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony STORYLINE: Lao Telecommunications Public Company, known as Lao Telecom, has launched its 5G service in an effort to facilitate people in Laos and elevate the nation's digital economy. The launching ceremony was held in Vientiane on Wednesday, coinciding with the start of the five-day Lao Digital Week 2024. At the same event, the Lao government also announced January 10 as the National Digital Day, with Lao Telecom being the first telecom operator in Laos to launch a full 5G service to coincide with the declaration of National Digital Day and signify its importance for Laos' development. Lao Telecom has already launched the 5G system in Lao capital Vientiane at 28 locations, covering urban areas, important places, and various tourist attractions. It plans to expand the system throughout the country to ensur

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China, Vietnam co-host int'l cycling race

STORY: China, Vietnam co-host int'l cycling race SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 9-10, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: HEKOU, CHINA CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of cyclists competing in the game 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIANG SHIZHONG, Chinese cyclist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Vietnamese): DO TRONG HUNG, Vietnamese cyclist STORYLINE: Border county of Hekou in southwest China's Yunnan Province and its neighboring city of Lao Cai in Vietnam have co-hosted an international cycling race over the weekend. More than 600 cyclists and cycling enthusiasts from China and Vietnam attended the event to enjoy the fun of cycling and passion of sports. Firstly held in 2017, the race aims to set up a platform for sport and cultural exchanges between the two countries, and help deepen the friendship between their peoples. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIANG SHIZHONG, Chinese cyclist "This cycling route is actually very difficult as there are a lot of climbs and descents, which requires the cyclists to well coo

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Lao teachers, students on study tour of China

STORY: Lao teachers, students on study tour of China DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lao teachers and students on the China-Laos Railway high-speed train 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Lao): TONNAM THAMMAVNG, Lao student 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Lao): SOMPHONE CHINTAPHONE, Lao student 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Lao): LATAO SINTHIPANYA, Lao teacher STORYLINE: A group of teachers and students from Laos are currently in China for an eight-day study tour. A total of 26 teachers, students and officials from the China-Laos Friendship Nongping Primary School and Muang Noy Secondary School took the China-Laos Railway high-speed train from the Lao capital Vientiane to Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province on Saturday last week. SOUNDBITE 1 (Lao): TONNAM THAMMAVNG, Lao student "This is my first time taking the China-Laos Railway high-speed train, and my first time to China. I am very excited. I want to share Laos' traditional culture, including dance and music,

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-SHORT VIDEO COMPETITION

(231017) -- VIENTIANE, Oct. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vansy Kuamua (1st, L), Lao deputy minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, and Wang Chang (1st, R), chargé d'affaires of the Chinese embassy in Laos, present awards to an award winner in Vientiane, Laos, Oct. 16, 2023. The award ceremony of a short video competition themed "My story with China-Laos Railway", aimed at celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative, was held in Lao capital Vientiane. The award ceremony, held on Monday, was organized by the Chinese embassy in Laos, together with Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. (LCRC), and the China Cultural Center in Laos. The ceremony was attended by Wang Chang, chargé d'affaires of the Chinese embassy in Laos, and Lao Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Vansy Kuamua. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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(BRF2023)CHINA-BEIJING-BELT AND ROAD FORUM-LAO PRESIDENT-ARRIVAL (CN)

(231016) -- BEIJING, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An airplane carrying Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao president, lands in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 16, 2023. Thongloun Sisoulith will attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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1st Lao railway training college officially opens

STORY: 1st Lao railway training college officially opens DATELINE: Oct. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:03 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony of the Lao railway vocational technical college 2. aerial view of the Lao railway vocational technical college STORYLINE: The Lao railway vocational technical college, the first of its kind in Laos, located in the capital Vientiane, was officially opened on Thursday to personnel for jobs on the China-Laos Railway. The college was built on a 14-hectare site and funded by a grant from the Chinese government. It comprises lecture rooms, practical training facilities, an administrative building, a library, canteen, student dormitory and other facilities. Courses will be taught by Chinese and Lao teachers who have received training on railway operations in China. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Director General of the Technical Vocational Education Department of the Lao Ministry of Education and Sports Nouphan Outsa

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National Day Holiday Tour in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2023 - People taste food at a restaurant in Lao Men Dong in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Oct 4, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua] According to the data center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the number of domestic tourists during the eight-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays was 826 million, an increase of 71.3% compared with the same period last year, and an increase of 4.1% compared with 2019. Domestic tourism revenue reached 753.43 billion yuan, an increase of 129.5% on a comparable basis and 1.5% on a comparable basis compared with 2019.

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(SP)LAOS-VIENTIANE-WUSHU-ASIAN GAMES-TRAINING

(230922) -- VIENTIANE, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Wushu coach Song Yanan (R) instructs an athlete of Lao Wushu team in the Wushu training center in Vientiane, Laos, Sept. 20, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Laos Wushu team aiming for medals at Asian Games" (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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Lao PM vows closer cooperation to support Belt and Road Initiative

STORY: Lao PM vows closer cooperation to support Belt and Road Initiative DATELINE: Sept. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-ASEAN Expo 2. various of China-Lao railway 3. SOUNDBITE (Lao): SONEXAY SIPHANDONE, Lao Prime Minister STORYLINE: Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has expressed the country's continued support for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Siphandone made the remarks in an interview on Saturday when attending the 20th China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The prime minister said the two country's cooperation in infrastructure is producing practical results. He hailed the China-Laos Railway for promoting cooperation between China, Laos, and other ASEAN countries, creating jobs, and enhancing personnel exchanges. SOUNDBITE (Lao): SONEXAY SIPHANDONE, Lao Prime Minister "On April 13, 2023, Laos and China jointly launched China-Laos Railway cross-border passenger tra

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U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-ATTORNEY GENERAL-IMPEACHMENT-TRIAL

(230905) -- AUSTIN (U.S.), Sept. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People talk as they wait for an impeachment trial of suspended state Attorney General Ken Paxton over yearslong charges in Austin, Texas, the United States, on Sept. 5, 2023. The Senate of the south-central U.S. state of Texas on Tuesday began an impeachment trial of suspended state Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, over yearslong charges including corruption, lawbreaking and power abusing. (Photo by Chengyue Lao/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-ATTORNEY GENERAL-IMPEACHMENT-TRIAL

(230905) -- AUSTIN (U.S.), Sept. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People line up to watch an impeachment trial of suspended state Attorney General Ken Paxton over yearslong charges in Austin, Texas, the United States, on Sept. 5, 2023. The Senate of the south-central U.S. state of Texas on Tuesday began an impeachment trial of suspended state Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, over yearslong charges including corruption, lawbreaking and power abusing. (Photo by Chengyue Lao/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-ATTORNEY GENERAL-IMPEACHMENT-TRIAL

(230905) -- AUSTIN (U.S.), Sept. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People line up to watch an impeachment trial of suspended state Attorney General Ken Paxton over yearslong charges in Austin, Texas, the United States, on Sept. 5, 2023. The Senate of the south-central U.S. state of Texas on Tuesday began an impeachment trial of suspended state Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, over yearslong charges including corruption, lawbreaking and power abusing. (Photo by Chengyue Lao/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-ATTORNEY GENERAL-IMPEACHMENT-TRIAL

(230905) -- AUSTIN (U.S.), Sept. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People talk as they wait for an impeachment trial of suspended state Attorney General Ken Paxton over yearslong charges in Austin, Texas, the United States, on Sept. 5, 2023. The Senate of the south-central U.S. state of Texas on Tuesday began an impeachment trial of suspended state Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, over yearslong charges including corruption, lawbreaking and power abusing. (Photo by Chengyue Lao/Xinhua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-ZHAO LEJI-LAO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-TALKS (CN)

(230904) -- BEIJING, Sept. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, and visiting Lao National Assembly President Saysomphone Phomvihane sign an agreement on cooperation between the NPC and the Lao National Assembly after their talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)

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Farewell ceremony for Lao students to study in China held in Laos

STORY: Farewell ceremony for Lao students to study in China held in Laos DATELINE: Aug. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the farewell ceremony STORYLINE: The Lao Ministry of Education and Sports and the Chinese Embassy in Laos co-hosted a farewell party in the Lao capital Vientiane on Thursday for Lao students who were awarded the Chinese government's scholarship for the 2023-2024 school year. "On behalf of the Lao government, I would like to express my gratitude to the Chinese government and people for providing assistance to Laos in building human resources," Lao Minister of Education and Sports Phout Simmalavong delivered a speech at the event. This assistance is an important contribution to Laos's socioeconomic development and has strengthened the friendship between Laos and China, he said. From 2018 to 2023, the Chinese government awarded scholarships to over 6,000 Lao people to study for doctorate, master's and bachelor's degrees in China. Xi

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP-FAREWELL PARTY

(230825) -- VIENTIANE, Aug. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Chang (L), charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Laos, hands over an admission letter to a Lao student at a farewell party for the Lao students who were awarded the Chinese government scholarship for the 2023-2024 school year in Vientiane, Laos, Aug. 24, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese scholarships help Lao students build career advantages" (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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17th ASEAN ministerial meeting on environment held in Laos

STORY: 17th ASEAN ministerial meeting on environment held in Laos DATELINE: Aug. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony 2. various of Lao Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Bounkham Vorachit delivering the speech STORYLINE: The 17th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Environment kicked off on Wednesday in Lao capital Vientiane, with an aim to discuss advanced regional environmental cooperation and integration to achieve the 2030 Agenda's goals for sustainable development. The ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will examine how the framework for environmental cooperation has been implemented, with a focus on climate change, chemicals and waste, biological diversity, and fostering collaboration for environmentally friendly and sustainable development, Lao Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Bounkham Vorachit, said at the opening ceremony. The meeting will review the progress and achievement

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Emergency medical supplies delivered to Laos under ASEAN+3 framework

STORY: Emergency medical supplies delivered to Laos under ASEAN+3 framework DATELINE: Aug. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the handover ceremony STORYLINE: A handover ceremony of emergency medical supplies under ASEAN plus China, Japan and South Korea (ASEAN+3) framework between China and Laos, was held in Lao capital Vientiane on Friday. Deputy Minister of the Lao Ministry of Health Phaivanh Keopaseuth, charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Laos Wang Chang, and representatives from China and Laos attended the ceremony. Speaking at the ceremony, Wang Chang said the handover of medical supplies from China to Laos is an important measure to implement the strategic consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and countries. This is the first practice of the ASEAN Plus Three emergency medical supplies reserve center and a new starting point for regional health cooperation. Wang said that China is willing to continue to work with neig

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China-funded free surgery program brings back joyful life to Lao children

STORY: China-funded free surgery program brings back joyful life to Lao children DATELINE: August 2, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:20 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Pasahak suliya 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Lao): PASAHAK SULIYA, 11-year-old girl in Oudomxay 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Lao): VONGPHET SULIYA, Pasahak's father 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Lao): VONGPHET SULIYA, Pasahak's father STORYLINE: An 11-year-old girl from northern Laos' hilly Oudomxay province has returned to a joyful life after she had her congenital heart disease (CHD) remedied by Chinese surgeons. SOUNDBITE 1 (Lao): PASAHAK SULIYA, 11-year-old girl in Oudomxay "Before the surgery, I got tired so easily. I felt tired after running for just a short time. Sometimes I got headaches and felt irritable as well." SOUNDBITE 2 (Lao): VONGPHET SULIYA, Pasahak's father "When we asked Pasahak to help with housework, she often told us that she was tired. I never thought that it was a symptom of heart problems. When we heard that there would be a CHD sc

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UXO continues to harm development, people's livelihood in Laos

STORY: UXO continues to harm development, people's livelihood in Laos DATELINE: July 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:03 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the COPE Visitor Center 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Lao): SYKHOUN BOUNVILAY, Retired senior diplomat of Laos 3. various of the COPE Visitor Center 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Lao): SYKHOUN BOUNVILAY, Retired senior diplomat of Laos 5. various of the COPE Visitor Center 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Lao): SYKHOUN BOUNVILAY, Retired senior diplomat of Laos 7. various of the COPE Visitor Center STORYLINE: The unexploded ordnance (UXO), mainly cluster munitions, has caused great harm to people's livelihood and remains a major challenge to Laos' socio-economic development. During an interview with Xinhua on Wednesday, Sykhoun Bounvilay, a retired senior diplomat of Laos, said that UXO has serious consequences for people's lives. SOUNDBITE 1 (Lao): SYKHOUN BOUNVILAY, Retired senior diplomat of Laos "Laos is the most heavily bombed country in the world in terms of per capita. Un