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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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Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 2

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts.

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Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 3

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240807) -- BEIJING, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The first group of Lao train drivers who are awarded driver certificates take the oath at the Vientiane Station of the China-Laos Railway in Vientiane, Laos, Aug. 5, 2024. The first group of Lao train drivers to work independently on the China-Laos Railway have been formally awarded driver certificates after receiving qualification trainings. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LAOS-CHINA-RAILWAY-TRAIN DRIVERS-CERTIFICATES

(240806) -- VIENTIANE, Aug. 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- In this aerial drone photo, a fully loaded train, driven independently by a Lao train driver, leaves Vientiane station in Vientiane, Laos, and heads for Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Aug. 5, 2024. The first group of Lao train drivers to work independently on the China-Laos Railway have been formally awarded driver certificates after receiving qualification trainings. (Photo by Yang Yongquan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LAOS-CHINA-RAILWAY-TRAIN DRIVERS-CERTIFICATES

(240806) -- VIENTIANE, Aug. 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- In this aerial drone photo, a fully loaded train, driven independently by a Lao train driver, leaves Vientiane station in Vientiane, Laos, and heads for Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Aug. 5, 2024. The first group of Lao train drivers to work independently on the China-Laos Railway have been formally awarded driver certificates after receiving qualification trainings. (Photo by Yang Yongquan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LAOS-CHINA-RAILWAY-TRAIN DRIVERS-CERTIFICATES

(240806) -- VIENTIANE, Aug. 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A train driven independently by a Lao train driver leaves the Vientiane station of the China-Laos Railway in Vientiane, Laos, Aug. 5, 2024. The first group of Lao train drivers to work independently on the China-Laos Railway have been formally awarded driver certificates after receiving qualification trainings. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LAOS-CHINA-RAILWAY-TRAIN DRIVERS-CERTIFICATES

(240806) -- VIENTIANE, Aug. 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The first group of Lao train drivers who are awarded driver certificates take the oath at the Vientiane Station of the China-Laos Railway in Vientiane, Laos, Aug. 5, 2024. The first group of Lao train drivers to work independently on the China-Laos Railway have been formally awarded driver certificates after receiving qualification trainings. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LAOS-CHINA-RAILWAY-TRAIN DRIVERS-CERTIFICATES

(240806) -- VIENTIANE, Aug. 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The first group of Lao train drivers are awarded driver certificates at the Vientiane Station of the China-Laos Railway in Vientiane, Laos, Aug. 5, 2024. The first group of Lao train drivers to work independently on the China-Laos Railway have been formally awarded driver certificates after receiving qualification trainings. (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) -- The first Laos-Thailand cross-border passenger train arrives at Khamsavath railway station in Vientiane, Laos, July 20, 2024. 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) -- Passengers of the first Laos-Thailand cross-border passenger train arrive at Khamsavath railway station in Vientiane, Laos, July 20, 2024. 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) -- Passengers of the first Laos-Thailand cross-border passenger train arrive at Khamsavath railway station in Vientiane, Laos, July 20, 2024. 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) -- Passengers of the first Laos-Thailand cross-border passenger train arrive at Khamsavath railway station in Vientiane, Laos, July 20, 2024. 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-CHINA-FRIENDSHIP-JOINT EXERCISE

(240704) -- VIENTIANE, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 1, 2024 shows military vehicles at Phonhong Railway Station in Phonhong of central Laos' Vientiane Province. Based on the annual plan and the agreement of both sides, the armed forces of China and Laos will hold the Friendship Shield-2024 joint military exercise in Laos this July, China's Ministry of National Defense announced on Wednesday. (Photo by Meng Chuiyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-FRIENDSHIP-JOINT EXERCISE

(240704) -- VIENTIANE, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Soldiers unload military vehicles at Phonhong Railway Station in Phonhong of central Laos' Vientiane Province, July 2, 2024. Based on the annual plan and the agreement of both sides, the armed forces of China and Laos will hold the Friendship Shield-2024 joint military exercise in Laos this July, China's Ministry of National Defense announced on Wednesday. (Photo by Yi Ding/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-FRIENDSHIP-JOINT EXERCISE

(240704) -- VIENTIANE, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The land force unit arrives at Phonhong Railway Station in Phonhong of central Laos' Vientiane Province, July 1, 2024. Based on the annual plan and the agreement of both sides, the armed forces of China and Laos will hold the Friendship Shield-2024 joint military exercise in Laos this July, China's Ministry of National Defense announced on Wednesday. (Photo by Yi Ding/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-FRIENDSHIP-JOINT EXERCISE

(240704) -- VIENTIANE, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Soldiers unload military vehicles at Phonhong Railway Station in Phonhong of central Laos' Vientiane Province, July 1, 2024. Based on the annual plan and the agreement of both sides, the armed forces of China and Laos will hold the Friendship Shield-2024 joint military exercise in Laos this July, China's Ministry of National Defense announced on Wednesday. (Photo by Yi Ding/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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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1 year on, China-Laos Railway sees booming cross-border passenger service

STORY: 1 year on, China-Laos Railway sees booming cross-border passenger service SHOOTING TIME: April 13, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of passengers at Vientiane railway station 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): CHAHWIWAN SAELIO, Thai passenger 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Lao): SINHNOY PHOMMAVICHIT, Lao passenger 4. various of the China-Laos Railway STORYLINE: One year ago, the cross-border passenger service on the China-Laos Railway was launched, contributing to socio-economic development in Laos, boosting regional connectivity, as well as providing stable dynamics for economic cooperation between Laos and China. The China-Laos Railway started cross-border passenger service on April 13, 2023. Since then, the railway has become the preferred mode of transport for a growing number of international travelers due to its affordability, convenience and comfort. So far, the China-Laos Railway has handled 110,962 cross-border passenger trips, including 55,

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China-Laos Railway gears up for Lao New Year travel rush

STORY: China-Laos Railway gears up for Lao New Year travel rush SHOOTING TIME: April 13, 2024 DATELINE: April 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of passengers at Vientiane railway station 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): French passengers 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Lao): SONE PHOMMAVONG, Passenger 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Lao): XAYPASERD MOUNGKHOUN, Passenger STORYLINE: The China-Laos Railway is taking measures to ensure the smooth flow of travelers, amid a surge of passenger traffic during the ongoing Lao New Year holiday. The Lao New Year is the most important festival for Laotians. This year's holiday runs from April 13 to 18. The ticket management system will be optimized online and offline. To cope with the surging passenger flow, extra train services are provided from April 12 to 19 between the capital Vientiane and the Luang Prabang province in Laos. The China-Laos Railway connects Kunming in southwest China's Yunnan Province with Vientiane. Travel on the railway i

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-LAO NEW YEAR-TRAVEL PEAK

(240413) -- VIENTIANE, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Passengers are seen at the Vientiane Station of the China-Laos Railway in Vientiane, Laos, April 11, 2024. 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 Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-LAO NEW YEAR-TRAVEL PEAK

(240413) -- VIENTIANE, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Passengers are pictured at the Vientiane Station of the China-Laos Railway in Vientiane, Laos, April 13, 2024. 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 Kaikeo Saiyasane/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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LAOS-VIENTIANE-LAO NEW YEAR-TRAVEL PEAK

(240413) -- VIENTIANE, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Passengers are seen at the Vientiane Station of the China-Laos Railway in Vientiane, Laos, April 13, 2024. 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 Wen Yonghua/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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LAOS-VIENTIANE-LAO NEW YEAR-TRAVEL PEAK

(240413) -- VIENTIANE, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Passengers are seen at the Vientiane Station of the China-Laos Railway in Vientiane, Laos, April 11, 2024. 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 Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-LAO NEW YEAR-TRAVEL PEAK

(240413) -- VIENTIANE, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Passengers are seen at the Vientiane Station of the China-Laos Railway in Vientiane, Laos, April 11, 2024. 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 Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-LAO NEW YEAR-TRAVEL PEAK

(240413) -- VIENTIANE, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Passengers are seen at the Vientiane Station of the China-Laos Railway in Vientiane, Laos, April 13, 2024. 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 Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-TRAVEL RUSH

(240126) -- VIENTIANE, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Passengers prepare to board a train at Vientiane Station of the China-Laos Railway in Vientiane, Laos, Jan. 26, 2024. The China-Laos Railway is witnessing its first Spring Festival travel rush since the railway started cross-border passenger services on April 13, 2023. (Photo by Yang Yongquan/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-TRAVEL RUSH

(240126) -- VIENTIANE, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Crew members of the Lane Xang electric multiple unit (EMU) trains are seen at Vientiane Station of the China-Laos Railway in Vientiane, Laos, Jan. 26, 2024. The China-Laos Railway is witnessing its first Spring Festival travel rush since the railway started cross-border passenger services on April 13, 2023. (Photo by Yang Yongquan/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-TRAVEL RUSH

(240126) -- VIENTIANE, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A passenger walks in the waiting hall of Vientiane Station of the China-Laos Railway in Vientiane, Laos, Jan. 26, 2024. The China-Laos Railway is witnessing its first Spring Festival travel rush since the railway started cross-border passenger services on April 13, 2023. (Photo by Yang Yongquan/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-TRAVEL RUSH

(240126) -- VIENTIANE, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Passengers have their tickets checked at Vientiane Station of the China-Laos Railway in Vientiane, Laos, Jan. 26, 2024. The China-Laos Railway is witnessing its first Spring Festival travel rush since the railway started cross-border passenger services on April 13, 2023. (Photo by Yang Yongquan/Xinhua)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231230) -- BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The first freight train of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor that runs via China-Laos-Thailand Railway waits for departure at the Tuanjiecun Central Station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Dec. 29, 2023. A freight train departed Friday morning from the Tuanjiecun Central Station in Chongqing for Map Ta Phut Station in Thailand, marking the opening of the first international freight train of New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor that runs via China-Laos-Thailand Railway. Loaded with 64 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers of chemicals, the train is scheduled to arrive in Map Ta Phut via Laos' Vientiane in 5 days. In the meantime, a freight train loaded with 30 TEU containers of agricultural products has set out from Map Ta Phut and is moving in the opposite direction. The new service shortens the transportation time between Chongqing and Thailand by nearly 20 days if compared with routine water transport. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

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1st freight train of the land-sea trade corridor running via China-Laos-Thailand Railway departs from Chongqing

STORY: 1st freight train of the land-sea trade corridor running via China-Laos-Thailand Railway departs from Chongqing SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 28, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a freight train departing the Tuanjiecun Central Station in Chongqing 2. various of the Tuanjiecun Central Station 3. various of a freight train leaving the station 4. various of a freight train moving on the railway STORYLINE: A freight train departed Friday morning from the Tuanjiecun Central Station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality for Map Ta Phut Station in Thailand, marking the opening of the first international freight train of New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor that runs via China-Laos-Thailand Railway. Loaded with 64 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers of chemicals, the train is scheduled to arrive in Map Ta Phut via Laos' Vientiane in 5 days. In the meantime, a freight train loaded with 30 TEU containers of agricultu

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CHINA-CHONGQING-CHINA-LAOS-THAILAND RAILWAY-FREIGHT TRAIN-LAUNCH (CN)

(231229) -- CHONGQING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The first freight train of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor departs from the Tuanjiecun Central Station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Dec. 29, 2023. A freight train departed Friday morning from the Tuanjiecun Central Station in Chongqing for Map Ta Phut Station in Thailand, marking the opening of the first international freight train of New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor that runs via China-Laos-Thailand Railway. Loaded with 64 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers of chemicals, the train is scheduled to arrive in Map Ta Phut via Laos' Vientiane in 5 days. In the meantime, a freight train loaded with 30 TEU containers of agricultural products has set out from Map Ta Phut and is moving in the opposite direction. The new service shortens the transportation time between Chongqing and Thailand by nearly 20 days if compared with routine water transport. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-CHINA-LAOS-THAILAND RAILWAY-FREIGHT TRAIN-LAUNCH (CN)

(231229) -- CHONGQING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 29, 2023 shows the first freight train of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor that runs via China-Laos-Thailand Railway departing from the Tuanjiecun Central Station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. A freight train departed Friday morning from the Tuanjiecun Central Station in Chongqing for Map Ta Phut Station in Thailand, marking the opening of the first international freight train of New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor that runs via China-Laos-Thailand Railway. Loaded with 64 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers of chemicals, the train is scheduled to arrive in Map Ta Phut via Laos' Vientiane in 5 days. In the meantime, a freight train loaded with 30 TEU containers of agricultural products has set out from Map Ta Phut and is moving in the opposite direction. The new service shortens the transportation time between Chongqing and Thailand by nearly 20 days if compared with routine water t

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CHINA-CHONGQING-CHINA-LAOS-THAILAND RAILWAY-FREIGHT TRAIN-LAUNCH (CN)

(231229) -- CHONGQING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The first freight train of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor that runs via China-Laos-Thailand Railway waits for departure at the Tuanjiecun Central Station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Dec. 29, 2023. A freight train departed Friday morning from the Tuanjiecun Central Station in Chongqing for Map Ta Phut Station in Thailand, marking the opening of the first international freight train of New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor that runs via China-Laos-Thailand Railway. Loaded with 64 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers of chemicals, the train is scheduled to arrive in Map Ta Phut via Laos' Vientiane in 5 days. In the meantime, a freight train loaded with 30 TEU containers of agricultural products has set out from Map Ta Phut and is moving in the opposite direction. The new service shortens the transportation time between Chongqing and Thailand by nearly 20 days if compared with routine water transport. (Xinhua/Tang Y

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CHINA-CHONGQING-CHINA-LAOS-THAILAND RAILWAY-FREIGHT TRAIN-LAUNCH (CN)

(231229) -- CHONGQING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 29, 2023 shows the first freight train of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor that runs via China-Laos-Thailand Railway waiting for departure at the Tuanjiecun Central Station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. A freight train departed Friday morning from the Tuanjiecun Central Station in Chongqing for Map Ta Phut Station in Thailand, marking the opening of the first international freight train of New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor that runs via China-Laos-Thailand Railway. Loaded with 64 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers of chemicals, the train is scheduled to arrive in Map Ta Phut via Laos' Vientiane in 5 days. In the meantime, a freight train loaded with 30 TEU containers of agricultural products has set out from Map Ta Phut and is moving in the opposite direction. The new service shortens the transportation time between Chongqing and Thailand by nearly 20 days if compared with routi

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CHINA-CHONGQING-CHINA-LAOS-THAILAND RAILWAY-FREIGHT TRAIN-LAUNCH (CN)

(231229) -- CHONGQING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The first freight train of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor that runs via China-Laos-Thailand Railway waits for departure at the Tuanjiecun Central Station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Dec. 29, 2023. A freight train departed Friday morning from the Tuanjiecun Central Station in Chongqing for Map Ta Phut Station in Thailand, marking the opening of the first international freight train of New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor that runs via China-Laos-Thailand Railway. Loaded with 64 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers of chemicals, the train is scheduled to arrive in Map Ta Phut via Laos' Vientiane in 5 days. In the meantime, a freight train loaded with 30 TEU containers of agricultural products has set out from Map Ta Phut and is moving in the opposite direction. The new service shortens the transportation time between Chongqing and Thailand by nearly 20 days if compared with routine water transport. (Xinhua/Tang Y

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CHINA-CHONGQING-CHINA-LAOS-THAILAND RAILWAY-FREIGHT TRAIN-LAUNCH (CN)

(231229) -- CHONGQING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 29, 2023 shows the first freight train of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor that runs via China-Laos-Thailand Railway departing from the Tuanjiecun Central Station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. A freight train departed Friday morning from the Tuanjiecun Central Station in Chongqing for Map Ta Phut Station in Thailand, marking the opening of the first international freight train of New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor that runs via China-Laos-Thailand Railway. Loaded with 64 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers of chemicals, the train is scheduled to arrive in Map Ta Phut via Laos' Vientiane in 5 days. In the meantime, a freight train loaded with 30 TEU containers of agricultural products has set out from Map Ta Phut and is moving in the opposite direction. The new service shortens the transportation time between Chongqing and Thailand by nearly 20 days if compared with routine water t

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CHINA-CHONGQING-CHINA-LAOS-THAILAND RAILWAY-FREIGHT TRAIN-LAUNCH (CN)

(231229) -- CHONGQING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The first freight train of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor that runs via China-Laos-Thailand Railway waits for departure at the Tuanjiecun Central Station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Dec. 29, 2023. A freight train departed Friday morning from the Tuanjiecun Central Station in Chongqing for Map Ta Phut Station in Thailand, marking the opening of the first international freight train of New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor that runs via China-Laos-Thailand Railway. Loaded with 64 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers of chemicals, the train is scheduled to arrive in Map Ta Phut via Laos' Vientiane in 5 days. In the meantime, a freight train loaded with 30 TEU containers of agricultural products has set out from Map Ta Phut and is moving in the opposite direction. The new service shortens the transportation time between Chongqing and Thailand by nearly 20 days if compared with routine water transport. (Xinhua/Tang Y

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CHINA-CHONGQING-CHINA-LAOS-THAILAND RAILWAY-FREIGHT TRAIN-LAUNCH (CN)

(231229) -- CHONGQING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The first freight train of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor that runs via China-Laos-Thailand Railway waits for departure at the Tuanjiecun Central Station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Dec. 29, 2023. A freight train departed Friday morning from the Tuanjiecun Central Station in Chongqing for Map Ta Phut Station in Thailand, marking the opening of the first international freight train of New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor that runs via China-Laos-Thailand Railway. Loaded with 64 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers of chemicals, the train is scheduled to arrive in Map Ta Phut via Laos' Vientiane in 5 days. In the meantime, a freight train loaded with 30 TEU containers of agricultural products has set out from Map Ta Phut and is moving in the opposite direction. The new service shortens the transportation time between Chongqing and Thailand by nearly 20 days if compared with routine water transport. (Xinhua/Tang Y