中老铁路获评全球最佳减贫案例

Group 1 - The China-Laos Railway has been recognized as a best poverty reduction case at the 2025 Global Poverty Reduction Partnership Seminar, highlighting its role in global poverty alleviation efforts [1] - The railway, a key project under the Belt and Road Initiative, has become a vital transportation artery connecting China and Southeast Asia since its operation began in 2021 [1] - The railway has facilitated a sustainable poverty reduction pathway for South and Southeast Asian countries through its "railway transport assistance" model [1] Group 2 - Since its opening, the China-Laos Railway has transported over 63 million passengers and over 73 million tons of goods, with monthly passenger volume increasing from 600,000 to a peak of 2.2 million [2] - The number of cross-border freight trains has risen from an average of 2 to 23 per day, and the variety of freight has expanded from over 10 to more than 3,800 types, covering 19 countries and regions [2] - The railway has significantly reduced logistics costs, with transportation prices from Vientiane to Kunming decreasing by 40% to 50%, and domestic logistics costs in Laos reduced by 20% to 40% [2] Group 3 - The China-Laos Railway has indirectly created over 110,000 jobs, with significant training efforts for Laotian employees, including 1,263 individuals receiving qualification training [3] - The railway has stimulated the tourism economy, with 85% of tourists choosing to travel from Vientiane to Luang Prabang by train, and over 500,000 international passengers transported [3]