(260413) -- VIENTIANE, April 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Passengers taking the China-Laos Railway arrive at the Vientiane Station in Vientiane, Laos, April 13, 2026. The China-Laos Railway cross-border passenger service marks its third anniversary on Monday, representing a significant milestone in regional connectivity and cultural exchange. Linking Kunming in southwest China's Yunnan Province with the Lao capital Vientiane, the railway enables same-day travel between the two cities, significantly reducing journey time while bringing the people of China and Laos closer together. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)
