The China-Laos Railway handled 700,000 passenger trips last year, further boosting tourism development, China State Railway Group said.
The China-Laos Railway had registered more than 30 million passenger trips and over 34 million metric tons of cargo by Tuesday, facilitating people and cargo movements from both countries and showcasing the railway's role in injecting vitality into economic and social development along the line.
China-Thailand visa exemption agreement took effect on March 1. Chinese and Thai citizens holding ordinary passports will be allowed to enter and stay in each other’s countries visa-free for up to 30 days.
With China creating more favorable conditions to boost both domestic consumption and foreign trade, the country's Customs authorities have implemented a number of innovative measures to expedite Customs clearances for foreign goods.
Celebrating its second anniversary on Saturday, the China-Laos Railway has logged approximately 24 million passenger trips and transported around 29 million metric tons of cargo, playing a crucial role in enhancing regional connectivity and injecting vitality into economic and social development along its route.
The first cross-border tourist train from Beijing to Laos, the D887 international passenger train, started operation on Nov 17.
Villages in Mohan on the border of Yunnan province take a new look in terms of education, medical care and infrastructure with the assistance of Kunming.
To accelerate the development of the Mohan International Port City, special investment incentives have been formulated for the China-Laos Mohan-Boten Economic Cooperation Zone.
