Core Insights - The China-Laos Railway has significantly enhanced cross-border trade, with over 60,000 freight trains operated and a total freight volume exceeding 67.6 million tons since its opening [1] - The railway has transformed from a logistics channel into an economic hub, facilitating the seamless connection between the China-Europe Railway Express and the ASEAN market [1][2] Group 1 - The China-Laos Railway has transported over 1.5 million tons of cross-border goods, impacting 19 countries and regions [1] - Exports have seen a consistent year-on-year growth of 40% to 60% over the past three years, greatly boosting trade between China and Southeast Asia [1] - The number of cross-border freight trains has increased from 2 to 18 per day, with the pulling capacity rising from 2,000 tons to 2,800 tons [1] Group 2 - Since the launch of the "Lanmei Express" international freight train in early 2022, over 2,400 trains have been operated, transporting nearly 1 million tons of goods [2] - The railway has introduced various international freight products and new transportation models, reducing the rail transport time from Laos and Thailand to Europe to 15 days [2] - The cross-border goods now cover over 3,300 types, including tropical fruits from Southeast Asia and Chinese new energy vehicles, creating a dual-direction efficient circulation pattern [2]