(260419) -- VIENTIANE, April 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 18, 2026 shows a storytelling event celebrating the China-Laos Railway in Vientiane, Laos.
A storytelling event celebrating the China-Laos Railway was held in the Lao capital Vientiane on Saturday.
Under the theme "Building a golden railway, benefiting the people of both countries," the event brought together more than 60 participants, including officials from Chinese and Lao government agencies, business representatives, journalists, scholars and railway employees, who shared personal experiences illustrating the railway's transformative impact. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)
