China-Laos Railway opens up new path for Laos' development, prosperity

STORY: China-Laos Railway opens up new path for Laos' development, prosperity DATELINE: Dec. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China-Laos Railway 2. various of passengers in Laos 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Lao): KINGKEO DUANGPHANAM, Passenger in Laos 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Thai): THANYART AREEYAT, Tour guide 5. various of rail workers of the China-Laos Railway 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Lao): VILAXAY XAYLUANGSY, Train dispatcher in Laos 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Lao): PANSAY YIAYENGVA, Conductor at Vientiane Station 8. various of the China-Laos Railway STORYLINE: The China-Laos Railway has brought great benefits to the Lao people and opened up a new path for Laos' development and prosperity since it went into operation over one year ago. The railway connects Kunming in southwest China's Yunnan Province with Lao capital Vientiane. It has turned Laos, a landlocked country into an important hub for transportation in the region. The railway has shortened the travel time between cities alon

China-Laos Railway promotes friendship, provides development opportunities

STORY: China-Laos Railway promotes friendship, provides development opportunities DATELINE: Dec. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-Laos Railway and the railway station 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Lao): SIDA PHENGPHONGSAWANH, Locomotive maintenance engineer in Laos 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Lao): VILAXAY XAYLUANGSY, Train dispatcher in Laos 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG SHU, Railway station conductor & chief train attendant 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Lao): PANSAY YIAYENGVA, Conductor at Vientiane Station 6. various of China-Laos Railway STORYLINE: The China-Laos Railway, which has been in operation for one year, has deepened the friendship between Chinese and Lao staff and provided development opportunities to both countries and peoples. The railway's Lao section has created more than 110,000 jobs for Lao people and has drawn the interest of many talents who pursue their careers on the railway. SOUNDBITE 1 (Lao): SIDA PHENGPHONGSAWANH, Locomotive maintenance engine