In a move highlighting deepening Asian diplomacy, Liu Haixing – special envoy of General Secretary Xi Jinping – wrapped up a pivotal visit to Laos this week. The trip, timed after Laos' landmark 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP), signals fresh momentum in cross-regional cooperation. 🚀
As head of the CPC Central Committee's International Department, Liu delivered a personal congratulatory letter from Xi to newly re-elected LPRP General Secretary Thongloun Sisoulith. The message emphasized building a "China-Laos community with a shared future", echoing Xi's signature foreign policy vision.
"This isn't just about bilateral ties," one analyst told NewspaperAmigo. "It's about shaping ASEAN's economic and political landscape in 2026." 🌴💼 With Laos holding key regional roles, the visit underscores Beijing's strategy to strengthen partnerships along the Mekong River corridor.
Thongloun warmly acknowledged Xi's message, pledging continued collaboration. The dialogue comes as both nations prepare for joint infrastructure projects under China's Belt and Road Initiative, now entering its second decade. 🛤️✨
