云南向南，开放大门更宽

Core Points - Yunnan has become a significant hub for cross-border trade, particularly in fresh durians, with 270,000 tons imported in the first seven months of the year, ranking among the top in the country [1] - The China-Laos Railway has facilitated the transportation of over 6.47 million tons of goods, including approximately 1.5 million tons of cross-border cargo, with a diverse range of over 3,000 types of products being transported [1] - Yunnan is actively implementing high-level opening-up strategies to enhance its role as a radiation center for South Asia and Southeast Asia, in line with President Xi Jinping's directives [1] Transportation and Logistics - The first "Zheng He" international multimodal transport train from Kunming to Bangladesh has reduced transportation distance by over 1,000 kilometers and saved approximately 17 days in transit time [2] - Yunnan has established a multi-dimensional network of transportation, energy, and digital channels, connecting 19 countries and regions, with significant progress in international highways, air routes, and cross-border electricity networks [3] Trade and Economic Cooperation - Yunnan's trade with countries under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) reached 67.21 billion yuan in the first half of the year, accounting for 52.8% of the province's total trade [4] - In the first eight months, trade with Belt and Road Initiative countries amounted to 153.8 billion yuan, representing 85.9% of Yunnan's total trade [4] Social and Cultural Exchange - Yunnan has established 116 sister city relationships with 37 countries, enhancing cooperation and exchanges with Belt and Road countries [5] - The "Heart Link Yunnan" project has supported local farmers in Indonesia and provided heart disease screenings and treatments for over 110,000 children in Cambodia, Laos, and Nepal [5] Education and Talent Development - Yunnan has opened 72 programs in South Asian and Southeast Asian languages across 30 universities, and the Yunnan-Malaysia College has commenced operations to promote high-level talent training [6] - The province has sent 183 international science and technology specialists to collaborate on innovation platforms with Mekong River countries [6]