Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane is set to visit the Chinese mainland from March 12 to 15 at the invitation of Wang Yi, China's foreign affairs chief, marking a milestone moment in regional diplomacy.
This will be Thongsavanh Phomvihane's first trip to China since taking office and the first visit by *any* foreign minister after China's annual 'Two Sessions' policy meetings. Talk about a VIP guest!
The two sides will discuss boosting economic and strategic cooperation, especially building on the roaring success of the China-Laos Railway . Dubbed the 'golden channel' of Southeast Asia, the railway has already shipped goods across 19 countries and regions—and passenger traffic keeps climbing too.
China sees the visit as a chance to push for a 'community with a shared future' between the neighbors, aiming to create smth tangible—like jobs or trade perks—for both nations. Win-win vibes, right?
Pro tip: Keep an eye on cross-border infrastructure projects—they’re reshaping Asia’s economy faster than a viral TikTok trend!
. Dubbed the 'golden channel' of Southeast Asia, the railway has already shipped goods across 19 countries and regions—and passenger traffic keeps climbing too. 
