CGTN: CHINA DRAWS BLUEPRINT FOR BUILDING COMMUNITY WITH SHARED FUTURE WITH NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES

BEIJING, April 10 (Bernama) -- In the bustling city of Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, a train loaded with fresh Thai fruits – durian, rambutan and mangoes – smoothly rolls out, beginning a journey that will culminate in the fruits' distribution across the vast Chinese market. This shipment represents more than just the transportation of goods – it's a testament to the growing significance of the China-Laos Railway.

By linking China with Laos, Thailand and other ASEAN countries, the railway has become a bridge for regional trade, significantly boosting cross-border commerce. As of the end of last year, the total cargo throughput of the railway has exceeded 50 million tonnes, including 11.58 million tonnes of cross-border goods, since its launch on December 3, 2021.