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The annual That Luang festival, taking place in the Lao capital Vientiane on Nov. 23-27, was organized on a grander scale than previous years as it coincided with the official launch of tourism promotion campaign Visit Laos Year 2024.

Qin Gang visited the Philippines this week. The two-way diplomatic exchanges between China and the rest of the world bring into focus the increasing role of China as a major global actor.

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* The launch of the cross-border passenger service of the China-Laos Railway, a major part of the trans-Asian railway network, has been hailed as a historic event for Laos, as the landlocked country has realized its dream of becoming a land-linked hub in the region and beyond.

Xinhua Headlines: China-Laos Railway changes peoples life along "road to happiness"-

On April 11 at 9am Beijing time, the railway departments of China and Laos began issuing tickets for the China-Laos Railway International Passenger Train. This milestone marks the official commencement of a two-way international passenger train service between Kunming and Vientiane. As a result, travelers can now journey between these two destinations within a single day.

Laos strives to ensure smooth cross-border passenger service on China-Laos Railway-

Laos well-prepared for China-Laos Railway cross-border passenger service: Lao deputy PM-

(KPL/Xinhua) Preparations for the start of cross-border passenger services on the China-Laos Railways Lao section are progressing well, with the new service expected to start in April, said Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith.

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): Preparations for the start of cross-border passenger services on the Laos-China Railway are progressing well, with the new service expected to start on April 13, said Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith.