The cooperation between the two countries is mutually beneficial, except for a bunch of goods that harm others and benefit themselves, such as the United States and the United States. In a lot of international cooperation, basically everyone gets what they want. It's nothing more than who takes advantage of the bigger ones.
The opening of the China-Laos railway will be of great benefit to both Laos and the mainland. It is conducive to regional economic integration and enhanced trade growth for the mainland. Rail and shipping are the backbone of modern logistics, with low costs and short times. It is a very good choice for developing countries.
The opening of the railway has greatly promoted the economic integration process between China and Laos and even the entire Southeast Asian region, shortened the transportation time of goods, reduced logistics costs, and enhanced trade facilitation. This is particularly important for China's western provinces, which provide easier access to Southeast Asian markets for their products, facilitating trade flows and market expansion within the region.
As an important part of the Belt and Road Initiative, the successful operation of the China-Laos Railway demonstrates China's leadership in global infrastructure construction, strengthens political mutual trust and economic cooperation between China and countries along the route, and enhances its geopolitical influence and soft power in Southeast Asia and the wider region.
The construction and operation of infrastructure along the railway line has attracted a large amount of investment, which has not only driven the economic development of the local and surrounding areas, but also opened up new overseas markets for Chinese enterprises, especially in resource development, such as mining and agriculture, manufacturing, tourism and other fields, and promoted industrial cooperation and upgrading.
The China-Laos Railway will help alleviate the security risks on China's southwest border, and by promoting the economic development of the Indochina Peninsula countries, it will help build a more stable and prosperous surrounding environment, reduce cross-border crimes, and improve regional security.
The railway not only promotes the transportation of goods, but also strengthens the exchanges between the two peoples, deepens cultural understanding and people-to-people friendship, provides convenient conditions for exchanges and cooperation in education, tourism and other fields, and enhances the psychological closeness and cultural ties between China and Southeast Asian countries.
The opening of the China-Laos Railway marks the beginning of in-depth cooperation between China and Southeast Asian countries in infrastructure construction, symbolizes the deepening of economic docking between China and Southeast Asian countries, and has an exemplary effect on other Southeast Asian countries, indicating the possibility of more regional cooperation projects in the future.
Therefore, from these perspectives, the opening of the China-Laos Railway is of great significance to the mainland. Laos has always been a stable friend among our neighbouring countries. In recent years, with the continuous improvement of China's national strength, the relationship between the two sides has become more and more intimate.
The impact of the opening of the railway on Laos is also huge. First of all, Laos' economic development is average, and the railway can improve their logistics efficiency, making it transform from a "land-locked country" to a "land-linked country". This not only shortens the transportation time and reduces the cost of transporting goods, but also strengthens Laos' trade links with China, as well as connectivity with other ASEAN countries such as Thailand and Cambodia.
The opening of the China-Laos Railway has attracted many foreign enterprises, especially Chinese enterprises, to invest and build factories, which has promoted the development of manufacturing, agriculture and service industries in Laos. The increase in economic activity along the railway line has brought more jobs to Laos, helping to promote the industrialization and modernization of the region, as well as the urbanization of the regions along the line.
The railway project has directly led to the employment of about 110,000 people along the line, and has trained a large number of engineers and industrial workers through skills training. In addition, the railway has enabled Laotian agricultural products to be quickly transported to the Chinese market, providing a broader sales market for farmers, who account for the majority of the country's population, helping to increase farmers' incomes and contribute to poverty alleviation in Laos.
The transportation is convenient, and more people come to Laos, which promotes the development of local tourism. This will bring a huge boost to their hotel, restaurant and retail industries, and become a huge driver of economic growth.
In state-to-state relations, the project that Laos and China have done well has improved their international status to a certain extent. Inclusion as part of the Belt and Road Initiative has increased Laos' visibility in Southeast Asia and around the world, enhancing its influence in international affairs.
Vietnam, Laos' neighbor, has always been a restless cargo. A little bit of development, and it began to come out. Laos and Vietnam's neighbor have been in conflict since ancient times. The Lancang Kingdom was at its peak in Laos' history, when it was in conflict with neighboring countries such as Vietnam.
Since gaining independence from China, Vietnam has expanded southward over the centuries, with changing borders with neighboring countries such as Laos. At the end of the 19th century, France began to colonize Indochina. Under the management of the French, there was mutual exchange and integration between the two sides.
After World War II, these countries became independent. During the independence process, the Lao Communist Party at that time was deeply influenced and supported by the Viet Cong. During the Vietnam War, Laos also became one of the indirect battlefields. So before Laos, it can be said that it had been revolving around Vietnam, but now it has begun to choose a partner for itself again.