中国铁路昆明局集团有限公司对外发布，中老铁路开通运营以来，截至10月8日，累计发送旅客超6000万人次，吸引了来自全球115个国家和地区 的59.5万余名旅客搭乘跨境国际旅客列车出行，为促进区域互联互通、推动沿线经济社会发展提供了有力支撑。 作者：姚巍 何吕鹏 殷学合 纳建博 杨梦旗 新华社音视频部制作 【纠错】 【责任编辑:邱丽芳】 ...

中老铁路开通以来，吸引了来自全球115个国家和地区的旅客，其中，59.5万余名旅客搭乘跨境国际旅客列车。为满足旅客跨境出行需求，铁路部门优化列 车开行方案，今年7月18日，扩大国际旅客列车开行范围，新增第二对昆明至万象国际旅客列车，每趟跨境旅客席位增至420个，每天出入境人数最高达1300 多人。同时，开行豪华型"星光·澜湄号"、普惠型"坐着火车游云南""象往号"等旅游列车，在沿线车站设立国际旅客购票"专门窗口"，在国内段13个客运站开 通境外银行卡支付功能和支持多种外籍旅客证件购票，磨憨站提供支取人民币现金服务；完善境外段客票系统功能，拓展互联网售票支付方式，惠及各国旅 客。 记者从中国铁路昆明局集团获悉，中老铁路开通运营以来，截至10月8日，累计开行旅客列车8.4万列，全线发送旅客超6000万人次，为促进区域互联互通、 推动沿线经济社会发展提供了强力支撑。 中老铁路沿线旅游资源丰富，串起了云南昆明、玉溪、普洱、西双版纳和老挝琅勃拉邦、万荣、万象等旅游名城，覆盖超过560个旅游景点，其中包括9处世 界自然遗产和26处世界文化遗产。游客仅需数小时车程即可跨越国界，深入老挝腹地，亲身体验那里的历史文化与山水风光 ...

人民网曼谷9月28日电 （记者章念生）由泰国商会、泰国中华总商会和泰国中国企业总商会共同举 办的"2025泰中合作博览会"9月26日至28日在曼谷举行。 张建卫大使表示，中泰建交50年来，两国在贸易、农业加工、新能源汽车、数字经济领域合作成果 丰硕。希望双方进一步加强产业链供应链融合，共同促进区域经济发展。 来自中泰双方200多家企业参展，并有多家企业签订合作备忘录。博览会还为双方参展企业招聘员 工、双方院校合作搭建了平台。 博览会现场。人民网记者 章念生摄 博览会现场。人民网记者 章念生摄 泰国枢密院主席素拉育、泰国总理阿努廷、中国驻泰国大使张建卫等出席开幕式并致辞，两国政商 界代表500余人参加。 素拉育主席指出，博览会体现了两国深厚友谊与高度互信。将通过多层面合作深化经贸、科技与文 化交往，促进共同繁荣。 阿努廷总理强调，泰方将以泰中建交50周年为契机，深化两国在基础设施、绿色经济、数字创新等 领域的务实合作，提升区域互联互通水平。 ...

Group 1 - The fourth African Continental Trade Fair opened in Algiers, attracting over 2,000 exhibitors from approximately 140 countries, with expected transaction volume exceeding $44 billion [1] - Mauritania aims to leverage its abundant natural resources and strategic location to drive shared prosperity in Africa, with a goal of achieving an average annual economic growth of over 7% and reducing poverty rates to 20% [1][2] - The country is focusing on industrial diversification to reduce reliance on raw material exports and transition towards more competitive local processing and manufacturing [1][2] Group 2 - In the resource sector, mining accounts for 20% of GDP and 76% of exports, with plans to increase annual production to 35 million tons and enhance local processing of gold and copper [2] - The Grand Tortue Ahmeyim gas project is expected to produce 2.5 million tons of LNG annually, with plans to double output in the coming years, aiming for 10 million cubic meters by 2030 [2] - Mauritania plans to increase the share of renewable energy in its energy mix to 70% by 2030 and promote green hydrogen development [2] Group 3 - The fishing industry has a production potential of 1.8 million tons, with a focus on enhancing local processing to increase employment and local value addition [2] - The agricultural sector aims for a 50% self-sufficiency rate in food by 2030 [2] - To support industrialization and regional connectivity, Mauritania is accelerating major infrastructure projects, including port and road expansions [2] Group 4 - Mauritania is improving its investment environment through legal reforms and public-private partnerships, collaborating with institutions like the African Export-Import Bank and the World Bank to provide financing support for SMEs and emerging industries [3] - The goal is to build a diversified industrial system, modern infrastructure, and a regional trade hub to contribute to African integration and economic transformation [3]

Group 1 - The number of China-Europe (Central Asia) freight trains has been continuously increasing in recent years, establishing a significant logistics link between China and the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, thereby promoting regional economic cooperation and connectivity [1] - As of August 29, the number of China-Europe (Central Asia) freight trains passing through the Horgos railway port has exceeded 6,600 this year, representing a year-on-year increase of 21.8% [3]

Core Insights - The article highlights the significant role of Tianjin Port as a crucial gateway connecting China with Central Asian countries and the global market, emphasizing its strategic importance in international logistics and trade [1][2]. Group 1: Transportation and Trade Growth - Since 2013, Tianjin has launched over 7,300 China-Europe (Central Asia) freight trains, connecting 25 countries and regions, with a year-on-year increase of 18.4% in the first half of this year, totaling 365 trains [1]. - The port has developed specialized cargo routes for Central Asian products such as grains and minerals, enhancing the return cargo for freight trains and creating an "outlet to the sea" for inland countries [1][2]. Group 2: Infrastructure and Cooperation - Tianjin Port has over 140 container shipping routes, maintaining trade relations with more than 500 ports across 180 countries and regions, positioning it as a leading coastal port for freight volume [2]. - The ongoing and planned transportation corridors are facilitating trade routes for Central Asian countries, which are landlocked, thus enhancing regional connectivity and economic exchanges [2][3]. Group 3: Project Collaborations - In April 2024, Tianjin Rail Transit Group signed a consulting service contract for the first phase of the light rail project in Astana, Kazakhstan, showcasing active project cooperation with Central Asian nations [3]. - The emphasis on "hard connectivity" in infrastructure and "soft connectivity" in rules and standards is crucial for fostering deeper ties and mutual understanding among the people of the involved countries [3].

一边是南非高原的冰雪水源，一边是撒哈拉沙漠的烈日骄阳……在非洲大陆上，中国援非工作者穿行于 高山隧洞、沙漠之中，他们以汗水为墨，在这片广袤的土地上书写着中非命运与共的深情篇章。 从南非高原上莱索托的雪山到西北毛里塔尼亚的沙海，中非人民互信与共赢的合作之路正在不断延伸。 7月初的莱索托正值冬季，晨光中的"高山王国"银装素裹。在波利哈利输水隧洞建设项目现场，隧洞口 温度降至0摄氏度以下，寒风在山谷间呼啸。由中国水利水电第十一工程局有限公司牵头承建的莱索托 高地供水项目二期工程正全面推进，核心工程为一条长达38公里的输水隧洞。 为打通这条非洲最长的引水隧道，中国制造的隧道掘进机被拆解为90余车部件，壮观的运输车队战胜了 高原地形与冰雪天气的挑战，跨越南非与莱索托的边境将设备运抵山区。 项目意义远不止于"打隧道"。作为莱索托和南非最大的双边基础设施项目，莱索托高地供水项目将莱索 托山区丰富的水资源定向引入南非豪登省及周边地区，体现着区域互联互通与绿色发展的理念。 中国医生不仅救治病人，还教会当地医生掌握新技术和新材料的使用方法，为当地医疗系统培养"带不 走的队伍"。走廊上，一位老妇人竖起大拇指，用阿拉伯语说道："中国 ...

刘宏表示，下半年，公司将持续对农副产品运输实行"有请必装、急请急装"原则，确保各类农副产品运输需求获得优先保障；优化运力配置、完善服务 模式、扩大冷链及特种班列开行频次、持续扩大跨境"绿色通道"建设，为老挝出口特别是农副产品出口提供有力支撑。公司副总经理阿农德表示，将深化口 岸协作、压缩通关时长、降低通关成本，确保跨境运输安全高效、稳定顺畅。 人民网曼谷8月4日电（记者杨一）万象消息：1日，老中铁路有限公司在老挝首都万象召开货主座谈会，研究部署2025年下半年货物运输工作。老挝公 共工程与运输部、工业与贸易部、农业与林业部、国家工商会等部门，中国驻老挝大使馆及当地运输企业代表参会。会议聚焦服务出口、优化通关和提升运 力，旨在进一步发挥中老铁路国际物流大通道作用，助力老挝经济发展和区域互联互通。 在今年2月举办的货主座谈会上，老中铁路有限公司解读了运量互保协议、货运运价优惠等政策，推动一系列措施落地实施，带动铁路货运量稳步增 长。老中铁路有限公司总经理刘宏在会议上宣布，截至7月31日，2025年中老铁路老挝段累计发送货物346.7万吨，同比增长6.8%，其中水果运输17.1万吨， 同比增长62.8%，创历年同期 ...

Group 1 - The Liao-Han-Chang high-speed railway is a crucial segment in the transportation planning of Shandong, Hebei, and Shanxi provinces, enhancing transportation convenience and regional economic development [1] - The Liao-Han-Chang high-speed railway serves as an essential western extension of the Shandong Central High-speed Railway corridor, facilitating a strong connection between eastern coastal cities and the central and western inland regions [1] - The integration of the Liao-Han-Chang high-speed railway with the Shandong Central High-speed Railway corridor provides new opportunities for optimizing industrial layout in Shandong, particularly in the resource-rich central region [1] Group 2 - The combination of the Liao-Han-Chang high-speed railway and the Shandong Central High-speed Railway will create a unique tourism corridor by linking various scattered tourist attractions [2] - The construction of the Yellow River high-speed railway corridor has made significant progress, with the Jinan-Zhengzhou high-speed railway being a key line that connects major urban circles [2] - The Liao-Han-Chang high-speed railway plays an irreplaceable role in the planning of the Shandong Central and Yellow River high-speed railway corridors, promoting new breakthroughs in regional connectivity and industrial collaboration [2]

Core Viewpoint - The focus of the discussions at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) annual meeting was on enhancing regional connectivity, which is seen as crucial for sustainable economic development and social stability in the region [1][2]. Group 1: Regional Connectivity and Infrastructure - Enhancing regional connectivity can effectively leverage resource complementarity, which is vital for sustainable and efficient economic development [1]. - AIIB has prioritized cross-border connectivity and regional cooperation as one of its four main business directions, aiming for cross-border projects to account for 25%-30% of its portfolio by 2030, with an early achievement of 33% by 2024 [1]. - The ASEAN power grid is being actively developed to promote electricity connectivity in the region, which is expected to drive economic growth [3]. Group 2: Energy Security and Cooperation - Energy security has become a critical issue, with recent power outages highlighting its importance for economic development [3]. - The integration of energy arrangements among ASEAN member states is expected to enhance regional energy security and economic effectiveness [3]. - The demand for energy is projected to triple in some regions by 2050, indicating a significant need for energy network construction [4]. Group 3: Challenges in Implementation - Political risks and the need for consistent policy frameworks among countries are major challenges in advancing regional connectivity projects [8]. - Achieving regional consistency and cooperation is essential for the successful implementation of cross-border infrastructure projects [9]. - Financing remains a significant challenge, with a projected global infrastructure investment gap of $15 trillion by 2040 [9]. Group 4: Financial Support and Multilateral Cooperation - Multilateral cooperation is deemed essential for the success of connectivity projects, with financial institutions playing a crucial role in providing guarantees and risk investments [9]. - AIIB and other multilateral institutions can offer various financial tools to attract private sector investment and mitigate project risks [9][10]. - The Islamic Development Bank emphasizes the importance of leveraging investment value and resources for large, complex, and high-risk infrastructure projects [10].