“以更密切的老中合作造福两国人民”（高端访谈）

Core Insights - Laos and China have strengthened their cooperation in various fields under the frameworks of the Belt and Road Initiative and ASEAN-China cooperation, benefiting both nations [1][2] - The China-Laos Railway, which opened in December 2021, has become a significant channel for passenger and freight transport, with 10.07 million passengers and over 12.6 million tons of goods transported in the first half of this year, marking increases of 1.7% and 25.9% respectively [1] - The railway has boosted regional economic cooperation and attracted foreign investment, leading to new infrastructure projects in Laos, including highways connecting Laos to Vietnam and Thailand [1][2] Investment Opportunities - Laos is actively inviting more Chinese enterprises to invest in various projects, including the development of power transmission networks and economic cooperation zones [2] - The completion of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 negotiations is expected to enhance trade and investment cooperation between ASEAN and China, particularly in supply chain integration and digital economy [2] - The ongoing collaboration under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is contributing to the steady development of trade relations, with ASEAN and China being each other's largest trading partners [2]