STORY: China-Laos Railway records 25,000 cross-border passenger trips
DATELINE: June 15, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:08
LOCATION: KUNMING, China
CATEGORY: SOCIETY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of China-Laos Railway
2. various of passengers
3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): MICHAEL and ALYSHA DRAGOO, A couple from the United States

STORYLINE:

Since the launch of its passenger services on April 13, the China-Laos Railway has handled 25,000 cross-border passenger trips through the Mohan entry-exit border checkpoint.

The checkpoint, located in the Chinese border town of Mohan in southwest Yunnan Province, recorded 14,156 inbound and 11,752 outbound passenger journeys during this period.

SOUNDBITE (Chinese): MICHAEL and ALYSHA DRAGOO, A couple from the United States
"We are delighted to ride on the international passenger train of the China-Laos Railway, which offers comfort, convenience, and beautiful decoration. After reaching Yunnan, we can easily transfer to many fascinating destinations, such as Shangri La and other renowned attractions, or travel from Yunnan to other countries like Laos. We find this experience amazing."

The China-Laos Railway, a landmark project of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, began operations in December 2021. The 1,035-km railway connects China's Kunming with Vientiane in Laos.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kunming, China.
(XHTV)