China-Laos-Thailand railway interconnection boosts regional development momentum
2024-08-07
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According to information from China Railway Kunming Bureau Group Co., Ltd., since the beginning of this year, the China-Laos Railway has transported 187 trains through the Vientiane Nam Chuan meter-gauge transshipment station, transshipping 105,000 tons of goods, an increase of 21,000 tons year-on-year, an increase of 25%. (Guangming.com, July 25)
In the tide of globalization, regional connectivity has become an important engine to promote economic development. The connection of the China-Laos-Thailand Railway is undoubtedly a vivid portrayal of this trend. In recent years, the China-Laos Railway has achieved significant growth in international cargo transportation through the Vientiane Nam Chuan meter-gauge transshipment station, which has not only injected new vitality into the economic and trade exchanges between the three countries, but also set a new benchmark for regional connectivity.
Convenient transportation helps economic and trade achieve a new leap forward. Since its opening, the China-Laos Railway has become an important link between China and Southeast Asian countries with its convenient, fast and economical transportation method. Data show that since the beginning of this year, the international freight transportation volume of the China-Laos Railway has increased by 25% year-on-year, and the average daily number of international freight trains has also increased significantly. This growth is not only reflected in the numbers, but also in the tangible economic and trade results. Take fruit as an example. Through the China-Laos Railway, fruits from Laos, Thailand and other countries can be transported fresh and quickly to the Chinese market, meeting the demand of Chinese consumers for high-quality fruits, and also bringing tangible economic benefits to Southeast Asian countries. Cultural exchanges, drawing a new picture of tourism
Cross-border railways weave a dense regional cooperation network. The connection of the China-Laos-Thailand railway is not only a physical connection, but also a connection between hearts. With the official launch of the Thai-Laos cross-border railway passenger train, the passenger flow, logistics and information flow between the three countries will be more unimpeded. Behind the "dense" railway network is the vigorous economic and trade exchanges and personnel exchanges between the three countries. As Thailand's largest trading partner and an important exporter to Laos, China's economic and trade ties with the two countries are becoming increasingly close. The reduced logistics costs and improved transportation efficiency of all-rail transportation undoubtedly provide strong support for this close connection.
Deepen cooperation and jointly draw a blueprint for development. The interconnection of the China-Laos-Thailand cross-border railway is a sign that regional cooperation has reached a new height. The progress of the China-Thailand railway construction, especially the advancement of the second phase of the project, will lay a solid foundation for the formation of this cross-border high-speed railway transportation network. The continuous and steady progress of China-Thailand high-speed railway cooperation will not only promote breakthroughs in the construction of the Pan-Asian Railway, but also inject strong impetus into the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" and the prosperity and development of the regional economy. The interconnection of this railway network will further serve the relevant ASEAN "Belt and Road" co-construction countries and the major cities of 31 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) in China, expand economic and trade exchanges between China and ASEAN, and inject new vitality into the construction of the China-ASEAN community of shared future.
The China-Laos-Thailand Railway has improved the logistics among the three countries, promoted the development of economic and trade exchanges, and made positive contributions to the stability and development of the entire Southeast Asian region. In the future, with the joint efforts of China, Laos and Thailand, this new chapter of regional cooperation will surely bloom with brighter light, and work together to create a more prosperous and beautiful future.
(Source: China Railway Network Author: Zheng Chunchun)
