Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi joined diplomats from five Southeast Asian nations in Beijing on March 23, 2026, to celebrate a decade of Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC)—a regional initiative boosting economic ties and sustainable development along the vital Mekong River. 🌏
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighted the LMC's achievements since its 2016 launch, including infrastructure projects, climate resilience programs, and cross-border trade growth. 💼 "This partnership has transformed challenges into opportunities," he said, emphasizing China's commitment to "shared prosperity" in the region.
Representatives from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam praised the initiative's role in addressing water resource management and digital connectivity. 📈 With over 800 projects completed, the LMC has become a blueprint for South-South cooperation, attracting interest from young entrepreneurs and eco-conscious investors alike.
