“During the congress, the China-Laos Railway was frequently cited as a major driver of Laos’ development, with the Minister of Public Works and Transport, Mr Leklay Sivilay, saying the railway has played a vital role in promoting socio-economic growth.”
“According to the Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. (LCRC), which operates the Lao section of the railway, more than 11.84 million passengers had been carried and over 16.77 million tonnes of freight transported as of January 8.”
“Notable achievements include the launch of the China-Laos 500kV power grid interconnection project and the handover of the China-aided Mahosot General Hospital. In addition, China-aided rural poverty alleviation infrastructure projects have contributed to improved livelihoods.”
“According to a Vientiane Times report published in November 2025, the value of bilateral trade reached US$8.23 billion in 2024 and US$4.6 billion in the first half of 2025.China’s cumulative investment in Laos exceeds US$18 billion, making it Laos’ largest source of foreign investment.”
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“The world’s longest train journey now runs from Singapore to Portugal, covering nearly 19,000 kilometers across 13 countries and linking Southeast Asia to Western Europe entirely by rail.”
“Traveling back-to-back, the entire journey takes approximately 21 days, with the longest single leg being the seven-day, 7,622-kilometer Moscow-Beijing segment.”