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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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Passengers enjoy immersive experience with Chinese calligraphy on China-Laos Railway

STORY: Passengers enjoy immersive experience with Chinese calligraphy on China-Laos Railway SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:59 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese calligraphy activities 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Lao): SANGERDATH LATTHAYORD, Passenger 3. various of the Chinese calligraphy activities 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Lao): LATDAVANH CHANDOUNGDY, Passenger 5. various of the Chinese calligraphy activities STORYLINE: Last Sunday, a train on the China-Laos Railway was brimming with Chinese calligraphy and cultural atmosphere. The Lanting Gathering-themed event was organized by the China Cultural Center in Laos as well as Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. (LCRC). The event undoubtedly brought a unique cultural experience to passengers. Attending the activity in Coach No. 5 of the Lane Xang EMU train was Phouheuang Souvannalath, deputy director of the Heritage Department under the Lao Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. He was joined by offi

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240414) -- BEIJING, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 9, 2024 shows the Lane Xang (L) passenger train and the Fuxing bullet train (R) at Mohan port in southwest China's Yunnan Province. A year ago, the China-Laos Railway launched its international passenger service, with one pair of trains running between Kunming in China and Vientiane in Laos. Within the past year, the international service of the China-Laos Railway transported 180,000 cross-border passengers from 87 countries and regions, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (Xinhua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-ONE YEAR (CN)

(240413) -- KUNMING, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 9, 2024 shows the Lane Xang (L) passenger train and the Fuxing bullet train (R) at Mohan port in southwest China's Yunnan Province. A year ago, the China-Laos Railway launched its international passenger service, with one pair of trains running between Kunming in China and Vientiane in Laos. Within the past year, the international service of the China-Laos Railway transported 180,000 cross-border passengers from 87 countries and regions, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. The China-Laos Railway, a landmark project of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, began operations in December 2021. The 1,035-km railway connects China's Kunming with Vientiane in Laos. (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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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-AERIAL PHOTO

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 13, 2023 shows the Fuxing (top) and Lane Xang electric multiple unit (EMU) trains at the Mohan railway station of the China-Laos Railway in southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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Xinhua Headlines: China, ASEAN join forces to build an ever closer community with shared future

(230907) -- JAKARTA, Sept. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 13, 2023 shows the Fuxing (top) and Lane Xang electric multiple unit (EMU) trains at the Mohan railway station of the China-Laos Railway in southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-LAOS-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230822) -- BEIJING , Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 13, 2023 shows the Fuxing (top) and Lane Xang electric multiple unit (EMU) trains at the Mohan railway station of the China-Laos Railway in southwest China's Yunnan Province. TO GO WITH "China Focus: A road of prosperity -- China-Laos Railway promotes common development" (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-LAOS-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230822) -- BEIJING , Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lao youths take selfies before boarding the Lane Xang electric multiple unit (EMU) trains on the China-Laos Railway in Vientiane, Laos, June 21, 2023. TO GO WITH "China Focus: A road of prosperity -- China-Laos Railway promotes common development" (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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CHINA-LAOS-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230822) -- BEIJING , Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers of the Lane Xang electric multiple unit (EMU) trains arrive at Vientiane, Laos, July 31, 2022. TO GO WITH "China Focus: A road of prosperity -- China-Laos Railway promotes common development" (Photo by Yang Yongquan/Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Ten years on, China-South Asia trade doubles on closer ties

(230817) -- KUNMING, Aug. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Lane Xang passenger train of the China-Laos Railway runs past a maintenance center in Luang Prabang, Laos, March 30, 2023. (Photo by Zhou Xing/Xinhua)

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LAOS-LUANG PRABANG-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-LAO ENGINEER

(230701) -- VIENTIANE, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Lane Xang passenger train of the China-Laos Railway runs past a maintenance center in Luang Prabang, Laos, March 30, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Young Lao engineer's dream fulfilled thanks to BRI cooperation" (Photo by Zhou Xing/Xinhua)

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LAOS-LUANG PRABANG-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-LAO ENGINEER

(230701) -- VIENTIANE, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Lane Xang passenger train of the China-Laos Railway runs past a maintenance center in Luang Prabang, Laos, March 30, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Young Lao engineer's dream fulfilled thanks to BRI cooperation" (Photo by Zhou Xing/Xinhua)

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Lao youths experience China-Laos railway trip

STORY: Lao youths experience China-Laos railway trip DATELINE: June 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lao students taking the China-Laos Railway trip 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Lao): SALEUMXAY PHISANOUVONG, Lao student 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Lao): ANNY XAYYASARN, Lao student 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Lao): DALALAT THORANIN, Lao student 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Lao): VIDALAK VILAIPHONE, Lao student at Dalian University in China's Liaoning STORYLINE: A group of Lao students enjoyed scenic views and learned train-related knowledge during their first China-Laos Railway trip last week. The trip started from the Lao capital of Vientiane to the world heritage town of Luang Prabang on Wednesday last week. It was organized by the Chinese company CRRC Corporation Limited, the manufacturer of the Lane Xang EMU trains for the China-Laos Railway. SOUNDBITE 1 (Lao): SALEUMXAY PHISANOUVONG, Lao student "I'm so excited. This is my first time traveling on a train. It runs swiftly and the seat is so

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-STUDENTS-RAILWAY TRIP

(230622) -- VIENTIANE, June 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lao students prepare to board the EMU train in Vientiane, Laos, June 21, 2023. Lao students gained more understanding of the Lane Xang electric multiple unit (EMU) trains on the China-Laos Railway, while enjoying their first trip. An event themed "See the world by train" launched by the Chinese company CRRC Corporation Limited, the producer of the Lane Xang EMU trains for China-Laos Railway, organized the trip from the Lao capital of Vientiane to the world heritage town of Luang Prabang on Wednesday. TO GO WITH "Feature: Lao youth learn about technology, enjoy stunning scenery during China-Laos railway trip" (Photo by Tamon Huengmeexay/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-STUDENTS-RAILWAY TRIP

(230622) -- VIENTIANE, June 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lao students prepare to board the EMU train in Vientiane, Laos, June 21, 2023. Lao students gained more understanding of the Lane Xang electric multiple unit (EMU) trains on the China-Laos Railway, while enjoying their first trip. An event themed "See the world by train" launched by the Chinese company CRRC Corporation Limited, the producer of the Lane Xang EMU trains for China-Laos Railway, organized the trip from the Lao capital of Vientiane to the world heritage town of Luang Prabang on Wednesday. TO GO WITH "Feature: Lao youth learn about technology, enjoy stunning scenery during China-Laos railway trip" (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-STUDENTS-RAILWAY TRIP

(230622) -- VIENTIANE, June 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lao youths take selfies before boarding the EMU train in Vientiane, Laos, June 21, 2023. Lao students gained more understanding of the Lane Xang electric multiple unit (EMU) trains on the China-Laos Railway, while enjoying their first trip. An event themed "See the world by train" launched by the Chinese company CRRC Corporation Limited, the producer of the Lane Xang EMU trains for China-Laos Railway, organized the trip from the Lao capital of Vientiane to the world heritage town of Luang Prabang on Wednesday. TO GO WITH "Feature: Lao youth learn about technology, enjoy stunning scenery during China-Laos railway trip" (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-STUDENTS-RAILWAY TRIP

(230622) -- VIENTIANE, June 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lao students prepare to board the EMU train in Vientiane, Laos, June 21, 2023. Lao students gained more understanding of the Lane Xang electric multiple unit (EMU) trains on the China-Laos Railway, while enjoying their first trip. An event themed "See the world by train" launched by the Chinese company CRRC Corporation Limited, the producer of the Lane Xang EMU trains for China-Laos Railway, organized the trip from the Lao capital of Vientiane to the world heritage town of Luang Prabang on Wednesday. TO GO WITH "Feature: Lao youth learn about technology, enjoy stunning scenery during China-Laos railway trip" (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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Chinese company holds cultural exchange event in Lao capital

STORY: Chinese company holds cultural exchange event in Lao capital DATELINE: June 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cultural exchange event and delivery of football field, education equipment 2. various of performance and speech 3. various of football field STORYLINE: The Chinese company CRRC Corporation Limited (CRRC), which produced the Lane Xang EMU trains for China-Laos Railway, organized a cultural exchange event on Monday at a school in Lao capital Vientiane, themed "Discovering the World by Train." The event was held in Chomphet lower secondary school with representatives of Chinese and Lao officials and media as well as Lao students attending the event. Participants enjoyed the art performances of Lao students and Chinese dancers. In addition, an artificial turf football field and education equipment provided by CRRC were handed over to the school. This is the first football field that CRRC built and handed over to schools in foreign countr

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-CRRC-CULTURAL EXCHANGE EVENT

(230620) -- VIENTIANE, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students play on the football field provided by the CRRC at Chomphet lower secondary school in Lao capital Vientiane, on June 19, 2023. The Chinese company CRRC Corporation Limited (CRRC), which produced the Lane Xang EMU trains for China-Laos Railway, organized a cultural exchange event on Monday at a school in Lao capital Vientiane, themed "Discovering the World by Train." TO GO WITH "Lane Xang EMU train producer delivers cultural exchange event for Lao students" (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-CRRC-CULTURAL EXCHANGE EVENT

(230620) -- VIENTIANE, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students pose for a group photo at the football field provided by CRRC at Chomphet lower secondary school in Lao capital Vientiane, on June 19, 2023. The Chinese company CRRC Corporation Limited (CRRC), which produced the Lane Xang EMU trains for China-Laos Railway, organized a cultural exchange event on Monday at a school in Lao capital Vientiane, themed "Discovering the World by Train." TO GO WITH "Lane Xang EMU train producer delivers cultural exchange event for Lao students" (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-CRRC-CULTURAL EXCHANGE EVENT

(230620) -- VIENTIANE, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students dance at the handover ceremony for a football field provided by CRRC at Chomphet lower secondary school in Lao capital Vientiane, on June 19, 2023. The Chinese company CRRC Corporation Limited (CRRC), which produced the Lane Xang EMU trains for China-Laos Railway, organized a cultural exchange event on Monday at a school in Lao capital Vientiane, themed "Discovering the World by Train." TO GO WITH "Lane Xang EMU train producer delivers cultural exchange event for Lao students" (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-CRRC-CULTURAL EXCHANGE EVENT

(230620) -- VIENTIANE, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 19, 2023 shows the football field provided by CRRC at Chomphet lower secondary school in Lao capital Vientiane. The Chinese company CRRC Corporation Limited (CRRC), which produced the Lane Xang EMU trains for China-Laos Railway, organized a cultural exchange event on Monday at a school in Lao capital Vientiane, themed "Discovering the World by Train." TO GO WITH "Lane Xang EMU train producer delivers cultural exchange event for Lao students" (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Renewed dynamism of Chinese economy a pivotal driving force for Asian recovery, integration

(230331) -- BOAO, March 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 25, 2022 shows a Lane Xang EMU (electric multiple unit) train running on the China-Laos Railway in the suburb of Vientiane, Laos. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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CHINA-LAOS-RAILWAY-PASSENGER TRIPS (CN)

(230201) -- KUNMING, Feb. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 2, 2023 shows a Lane Xang EMU train running on the Lao section of the China-Laos Railway. As of Tuesday, the China-Laos Railway had operated 20,000 passenger trains and handled 10.3 million passenger trips since its launch in December 2021, the railway operator said Wednesday. TO GO WITH "China-Laos Railway transports over 10 mln passengers" (Photo by Yang Yongquan/Xinhua)

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-WORLD NEWS

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students from the China-Laos Friendship Nongping Primary School are seen on the Lane Xang EMU train in Laos, Dec. 1, 2022. The China-Laos Railway connects Kunming in China's Yunnan Province with the Laotian capital Vientiane. The 1,035-km railway, a landmark project of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, started operation on Dec. 3, 2021. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: China expected to boost world economic recovery in 2023

(221217) -- BEIJING, Dec. 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Stewardesses wait for passengers beside a Lane Xang EMU train at the Vientiane Station of China-Laos Railway in Laos on May 24, 2022. (Photo by Yang Yongquan/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-DEPUTY PM-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY

(221204) -- VIENTIANE, Dec. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Students from the China-Laos Friendship Nongping Primary School are seen on the Lane Xang EMU train in Laos, Dec. 1, 2022. TO GO WITH "Lao deputy PM hails Laos-China Railway as pride of Laos" (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-DEPUTY PM-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY

(221204) -- VIENTIANE, Dec. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Passengers of the Lane Xang EMU train arrive at Vientiane, Laos, July 31, 2022. TO GO WITH "Lao deputy PM hails Laos-China Railway as pride of Laos" (Photo by Yang Yongquan/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY

(221129) -- VIENTIANE, Nov. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 25, 2022 shows a Lane Xang EMU (electric multiple unit) train parking at the Vientiane Railway Station in Vientiane, Laos. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-Laos Railway boosts travel, promotes tourism in Laos" (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY

(221129) -- VIENTIANE, Nov. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- In this aerial photo, a Lane Xang EMU (electric multiple unit) train departs from the Vientiane Railway Station in Vientiane, Laos, Nov. 25, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-Laos Railway boosts travel, promotes tourism in Laos" (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY

(221129) -- VIENTIANE, Nov. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 25, 2022 shows a Lane Xang EMU (electric multiple unit) train running on the China-Laos Railway in the suburb of Vientiane, Laos. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-Laos Railway boosts travel, promotes tourism in Laos" (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY

(221129) -- VIENTIANE, Nov. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 25, 2022 shows a Lane Xang EMU (electric multiple unit) train running on the China-Laos Railway in the suburb of Vientiane, Laos. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-Laos Railway boosts travel, promotes tourism in Laos" (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY

(221129) -- VIENTIANE, Nov. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 25, 2022 shows a Lane Xang EMU (electric multiple unit) train running on the China-Laos Railway in the suburb of Vientiane, Laos. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-Laos Railway boosts travel, promotes tourism in Laos" (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY

(221129) -- VIENTIANE, Nov. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- In this aerial photo, a Lane Xang EMU (electric multiple unit) train departs from the Vientiane Railway Station in Vientiane, Laos, Nov. 25, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-Laos Railway boosts travel, promotes tourism in Laos" (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY

(221129) -- VIENTIANE, Nov. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 25, 2022 shows a Lane Xang EMU (electric multiple unit) train running on the China-Laos Railway in the suburb of Vientiane, Laos. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-Laos Railway boosts travel, promotes tourism in Laos" (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY

(221129) -- VIENTIANE, Nov. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Passengers walk to board a Lane Xang EMU (electric multiple unit) train at the Vientiane Railway Station in Vientiane, Laos, Nov. 25, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-Laos Railway boosts travel, promotes tourism in Laos" (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY

(221129) -- VIENTIANE, Nov. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 25, 2022 shows a Lane Xang EMU (electric multiple unit) train running on the China-Laos Railway in the suburb of Vientiane, Laos. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-Laos Railway boosts travel, promotes tourism in Laos" (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY

(221129) -- VIENTIANE, Nov. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 25, 2022 shows a Lane Xang EMU (electric multiple unit) train running on the China-Laos Railway in the suburb of Vientiane, Laos. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-Laos Railway boosts travel, promotes tourism in Laos" (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY

(221129) -- VIENTIANE, Nov. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 25, 2022 shows a Lane Xang EMU (electric multiple unit) train running on the China-Laos Railway in the suburb of Vientiane, Laos. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-Laos Railway boosts travel, promotes tourism in Laos" (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-LUANG PRABANG-BAN XANG HAI-LIQUOR

(220830) -- LUANG PRABANG, Aug. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A villager displays the local liquor at Ban Xang Hai in Luang Prabang, Laos, Aug. 28, 2022. The village is famous for its home-made liquor among visitors. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-LUANG PRABANG-BAN XANG HAI-LIQUOR

(220830) -- LUANG PRABANG, Aug. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 28, 2022 shows the local liquor at Ban Xang Hai in Luang Prabang, Laos. The village is famous for its home-made liquor among visitors. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-LUANG PRABANG-BAN XANG HAI-LIQUOR

(220830) -- LUANG PRABANG, Aug. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A villager makes the local liquor at Ban Xang Hai in Luang Prabang, Laos, Aug. 28, 2022. The village is famous for its home-made liquor among visitors. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-LUANG PRABANG-BAN XANG HAI-LIQUOR

(220830) -- LUANG PRABANG, Aug. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Aug. 28, 2022 shows a view of Ban Xang Hai in Luang Prabang, Laos. The village is famous for its home-made liquor among visitors. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-LUANG PRABANG-BAN XANG HAI-LIQUOR

(220830) -- LUANG PRABANG, Aug. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A villager tests the alcohol by volume of the liquor at Ban Xang Hai in Luang Prabang, Laos, Aug. 28, 2022. The village is famous for its home-made liquor among visitors. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-LUANG PRABANG-BAN XANG HAI-LIQUOR

(220830) -- LUANG PRABANG, Aug. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch the liquor making process at Ban Xang Hai in Luang Prabang, Laos, Aug. 28, 2022. The village is famous for its home-made liquor among visitors. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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LAOS-LUANG PRABANG-BAN XANG HAI-LIQUOR

(220830) -- LUANG PRABANG, Aug. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 28, 2022 shows a diagram of the liquor making process at Ban Xang Hai in Luang Prabang, Laos. The village is famous for its home-made liquor among visitors. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-OPERATION-HALF A YEAR

(220603) -- VIENTIANE, June 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Lao trainees of the Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. (LCRC) learn to drive the bullet train on a Lane Xang EMU train on Feb. 10, 2022. The China-Laos Railway, half a year into its operation, has delivered more than 4 million tonnes of freight as of Thursday, China's railway operator said. As a landmark project under the Belt and Road Initiative, the 1,035-km railway connects China's Kunming with the Laotian capital Vientiane. (Photo by Yang Yongquan/Xinhua)

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CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-OPERATION-HALF A YEAR

(220603) -- VIENTIANE, June 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Stewardesses of the Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. (LCRC) wait for passengers beside a Lane Xang EMU train at the Vientiane Station of China-Laos Railway in Laos on May 24, 2022. The China-Laos Railway, half a year into its operation, has delivered more than 4 million tonnes of freight as of Thursday, China's railway operator said. As a landmark project under the Belt and Road Initiative, the 1,035-km railway connects China's Kunming with the Laotian capital Vientiane. (Photo by Yang Yongquan/Xinhua)

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CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-OPERATION-HALF A YEAR

(220603) -- VIENTIANE, June 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Stewards of the Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. (LCRC) walk past a Lane Xang EMU train at the Vientiane Station of the railway in Laos on May 24, 2022. The China-Laos Railway, half a year into its operation, has delivered more than 4 million tonnes of freight as of Thursday, China's railway operator said. As a landmark project under the Belt and Road Initiative, the 1,035-km railway connects China's Kunming with the Laotian capital Vientiane. (Photo by Yang Yongquan/Xinhua)