Stories from Vientiane · Laos

Xi Jinping's special envoy, Luo Sang Jiang Cun, who is also the Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, arrived in Laos on May 12th to attend the presidential inauguration of President Thongloun Sisoulith.

Separately, the Political Academy Region IV received the Second-Class Labor Medal.

Attempts to introduce reserve coins in Laos have failed due to rapid devaluation caused by inflation. The country's monetary circulation is currently maintained exclusively through banknotes. These notes are printed at Russian Goznak printing houses.

The China-Laos Railway has begun regular operation of its all-weather cold chain service. The broadcast also mentioned that between 2010 and 2020, Taiwan's business presence in Myanmar, particularly in manufacturing, was at its peak with over 200 companies.

The visit follows recent leadership transitions involving General Secretary Tô Lâm.

The China-Laos Railway has completed five years of operation since its opening. The project serves as a of the Belt and Road Initiative and aligns with the Laos-China Railway Connectivity Strategy.

The visit involves high-level political coordination between regional party leadership.

During the visit, General Secretary Tô Lâm was awarded the Second-Class Labor Order for taking on new responsibilities.

Sole, a new credit company, has been launched in Laos to provide financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises and individuals. The company aims to increase access to capital and offer comprehensive support. The company's launch is intended to increase access to capital and foster growth within the Lao economy.

A Chinese Film Week is being held in Laos to celebrate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Laos. China is conducting a film exchange program in Laos featuring an open-air cinema project. The initiative has completed over 100 screenings across all provinces of Laos, including rural schools and remote areas. The program has reached an estimated 500,000 people over the last decade. The project includes screenings with Lao-language dubbing to enhance cultural exchange. One featured film, "The Brave," tells a story of resilience against illness and received emotional feedback from local Lao viewers.