In this episode we look at a young woman working on the China-Laos Railway who was on hand to see it unfold and go into operation.
The high-profile China-Laos Railway handled millions of passengers as well as cargo during the first year of operation, benefiting people from both countries and showcasing how the landmark Belt and Road Initiative project has been improving people's lives and boosting the flow of goods.
The value of international freight handled on the China-Laos Railway has surpassed 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion) nearly one year after the railway was put into operation, according to Yunnan International Railways Service Trade.
Mohan, a far-flung town deep in the southern part of Southwest China's Yunnan province, now has more than a road.
In December 2014, the Thai and Chinese governments signed a memorandum of understanding on railway infrastructure cooperation within the framework of the Thailand Transport Infrastructure Development Strategy 2015-22.
The China-Laos Mohan-Boten Economic Zone in Mohan town will commence 13 projects with a total investment of 38.23 billion yuan.
As a key part of the Belt and Road Initiative and jointly built by China and Thailand, the China-Thailand Railway will be the first standard-gauge high-speed railway in Thailand.
Businesses in Laos, especially smaller companies, need more support to help them better seize the opportunities arising from the China-Laos Railway and enhance their competitiveness in regional trade, officials and experts said.
