2月5日，中共中央总书记、国家主席习近平复信老挝人民革命党中央总书记、国家主席通伦，共同宣布 将2026年确定为"中老友好年"并启动系列庆祝活动，为今年中老建交65周年赋予特殊重要意义。中国同 老挝是山水相连、世代友好的好邻居、好朋友，是志同道合、命运与共的好同志、好伙伴。 不久前，2026年"欢乐春节"庙会在老挝中国文化中心举行，现场举办了文艺演出、非遗展示和互动体验 等丰富多彩的文化活动，节日氛围喜庆热烈。在中老生肖文化中，今年都是马年，意味着一往无前的奋 进姿态与志同道合的奔腾力量。 中老友好根植于风雨同舟、守望相助的革命斗争中。上世纪六七十年代，中国军民积极支援老挝民族独 立和解放事业，215位中国烈士长眠在老挝3座中国烈士陵园，用生命筑起了中老友好永不磨灭的丰碑。 中国在广西南宁开设的"六七"学校，培养了包括多位老挝现任领导人在内的千余名老挝革命子弟，成为 中老革命友谊最生动的注脚。 中老友好繁盛于共商共建、互利共赢的务实合作中。一条铁路通南北，"陆锁国"变"陆联国"。中老铁路 开通运营4年多来，累计发送旅客突破6600万人次，运输货物超7600万吨，已成为名副其实的"黄金通 道"和高质量共建"一带 ...

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中新网昆明2月18日电(陆希成)云南省西双版纳州景洪市勐养镇(东经100.82，北纬22.12度)17日23时5分 发生4.6级地震，震中距中老铁路野象谷客车场仅2.837公里。中国铁路昆明局集团有限公司第一时间启 动应急响应，连夜组织巡检排查，确认设备无异常后于18日凌晨恢复通行，全力保障中老铁路春运期间 安全畅通。 18日凌晨2时36分，经设备管理单位巡视确认上述区段线路设备均无异常后，相关区间恢复开通，后续 列车逐级提速运行。 昆明局集团有限公司普洱基础设施段相关负责人表示，将持续强化应急值守，并于18日利用临时天窗对 地震影响区段设备进行深度再检查，重点排查隧道进出口危岩落石、沿线山体稳定性及桥隧涵等关键处 所，全面消除安全隐患，确保中老铁路春节期间安全畅通。(完) 昆明局集团有限公司普洱基础设施段随即组织73人，对有震感区段的铁路线路、桥梁、隧道、信号设备 及供电设备等开展全面检查，密切防范余震及次生灾害。该段安全生产指挥中心同步利用智慧安防系统 及综合视频，对地震影响区段的线路、隧道仰坡、桥梁、山体边坡、上跨桥及供电设备等进行巡查。 据中国地震台网正式测定，此次地震震源深度10公里，中老铁路普洱站 ...

（来源：黑龙江日报） 转自：黑龙江日报 本书也为"中国故事"的讲述提供了新的范式。写法打破了基础设施建设的宏大叙事传统，转向细节呈 现，在工程奇迹的讲述中融入人文关怀，让发展话语更具感性力量。比如"慢火车"助力乡村振兴的故 事，让"共同富裕"在铁路网络中可视化，中老铁路、雅万高铁等项目将"一带一路"倡议具象化，让国际 社会更好地理解中国的发展理念。在国家认同的现代建构中，强化对"大国工程"的认同感。 铁轨延伸的方向，就是国家前进的方向。本书以铁路为关键符号，让我们看到了科普读物承载文化使命 的新高度。书中提供给读者的不仅是铁路相关的知识，更是思考中国未来的全新视角。当我们跟随书中 丰富的内容，认识不同时空的铁路线路，感受到技术的进步与时代的变迁时，会由衷为民族的奋斗精神 与创造伟力喝彩。 亨利·福特说，铁路是机械与协作的奇迹，是现代国家进步的坚实基石。《了不起的中国铁路》系统梳 理了中国铁路的技术与历史，以铁路为切入点，为读者搭建了理解中国发展的立体框架，清晰呈现了民 族奋斗与时代发展的轨迹。 全书共分为四章，分别从不同维度展现了铁路的丰富内涵。第一章"铁路工程创新"，聚焦中国铁路人的 攻坚克难，通过高原铁路 ...

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Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the stories of openness and development in Yunnan, showcasing the province's efforts to establish itself as a radiation center for South and Southeast Asia through infrastructure, industry, and technology collaboration [1][8]. Group 1: Infrastructure Development - The first story illustrates the impact of the China-Laos Railway, which has significantly shortened travel times and enhanced connectivity, allowing for faster movement of people and goods, thus fostering development opportunities [3][5]. - The railway serves as a backbone for "hard connectivity," fundamentally changing the landscape of openness and facilitating unprecedented flows of human, logistical, and informational resources [3][5]. Group 2: Industry and Economic Integration - The second story features a Vietnamese student who successfully applied for a scholarship and is involved in cross-border commerce, highlighting the "soft connectivity" that leads to industrial upgrades and shared value between China and Vietnam [5][7]. - This narrative emphasizes the transition from a "channel economy" to a more rooted industrial presence, where local industries benefit from the open policies, making the advantages of openness tangible for both countries [5][7]. Group 3: Technological and Educational Collaboration - The third story focuses on a joint laboratory in Cambodia that employs green control technology to protect cashew plantations, representing "heart connectivity" through deep, sustainable links in technology and education [7][8]. - This collaboration showcases the integration of agricultural technology, digital innovation, and ecological protection, with international labs and educational projects acting as vehicles for knowledge transfer and innovation [7][8]. Future Outlook - Yunnan aims to continue its path towards broader, deeper, and more comprehensive openness, fostering more collaborative stories between itself and neighboring countries, thereby strengthening its role as a radiation center for South and Southeast Asia [8].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant role of female workers, particularly in the field of railway maintenance, showcasing the journey and achievements of a female locomotive technician in the Laos section of the China-Laos Railway, emphasizing the growing participation of women in this traditionally male-dominated industry [1][2][3][4] Group 1: Employee Experience and Contributions - The article features 彭梦雨, a 28-year-old locomotive technician, who performs essential maintenance checks on trains to ensure safe operations, working under high temperatures and often late hours [1][2] - 彭梦雨 has been in her role for over three years, overcoming initial challenges related to physical strength and experience, and has developed her skills through practice and mentorship [2][3] - The article notes that female technicians like 彭梦雨 are often more meticulous and patient, contributing positively to the safety and efficiency of train operations [3] Group 2: Gender Representation in the Industry - The China-Laos Railway Company employs 345 female workers, accounting for approximately 20% of the workforce, which is higher than the international railway industry average [3][4] - The company actively promotes the development of female employees through various training programs and competitions, with women making up 40% of the "Outstanding Laotian Employees" and 21% of "Professional Technical Experts" in recent evaluations [4] - The increasing number of women in key roles within the railway sector is contributing to the establishment of a new generation of professional technical management talent in Laos [4]

Group 1 - The 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party concluded, summarizing achievements over the past five years and setting future directions for socialist development, injecting new momentum into China-Laos relations [1] - The congress approved the 10th National Socio-Economic Development Plan (2026-2030), aiming for an annual economic growth rate of 6% during this period [1] - A significant focus of the congress was the approval of the party's third political program, which aims to elevate Laos to a middle-income country by 2055, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the party [1] Group 2 - The China-Laos Railway has played a crucial role in promoting Laos' socio-economic development, with over 11.84 million passengers and 16.77 million tons of cargo transported since its operation began four years ago [1] - In addition to transportation infrastructure, cooperation projects in energy, healthcare, and poverty alleviation have made significant progress, enhancing the China-Laos community of shared destiny [2] - Bilateral trade between China and Laos is on the rise, with trade expected to reach $8.23 billion in 2024, and investments from China exceeding $18 billion, making it the largest source of foreign investment in Laos [2] Group 3 - The successful conclusion of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party's 12th Congress marks a new chapter in Laos' socialist construction and presents historical opportunities for the China-Laos community of shared destiny [3] - Both countries aim to deepen cooperation and address international challenges, enhancing mutual interests through the implementation of the action plan for the community of shared destiny [3] - The Chinese ambassador to Laos emphasized the commitment to high-quality cooperation and the establishment of a fair global governance system, contributing to the building of a community with a shared future for humanity [3]

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]

Core Insights - The article highlights the resilience and progress of China-ASEAN cooperation in 2025 amidst a complex international environment, emphasizing the importance of regional economic integration and institutional innovation to counter external uncertainties [4][12]. Group 1: Economic Cooperation - China-ASEAN trade reached 6.82 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.5% in the first eleven months of 2025, maintaining ASEAN as China's largest trading partner [5]. - The signing of the upgraded version of the free trade agreement (FTA 3.0) in Kuala Lumpur marks a new phase in economic cooperation, expanding the cooperation framework to include nine areas such as digital economy and green economy [4][6]. - Agricultural trade between China and ASEAN amounted to 51.3 billion USD in the first ten months of 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 8.9% [6]. Group 2: Infrastructure and Technology - Infrastructure projects like the China-Laos Railway and the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway are enhancing regional connectivity and facilitating economic activities [7]. - The establishment of the China-Laos Artificial Intelligence Innovation Cooperation Center signifies a shift towards digital economy collaboration, with increasing cooperation in areas like 5G and cross-border e-commerce [8]. Group 3: Regional Governance - China is enhancing people-to-people exchanges with initiatives like the "ASEAN Visa," promoting easier travel and cultural exchanges [9]. - In response to regional security challenges, China is facilitating cross-border crime cooperation and engaging in multilateral dialogues to maintain stability in the region [10]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The implementation of the China-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Action Plan (2026-2030) is expected to further deepen cooperation across various fields, with 2026 marking the fifth anniversary of the partnership [12].