YUNNAN PROVINCE — In a breezy Thursday meetup in Anning, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, hit it off to turbocharge the classic China-Laos friendship 🤝. From market magic to supply chain security, here is what went down:
- Market perks: Wang Yi said the Chinese mainland is ready to share its super-sized market with the Lao PDR, opening doors for more Chinese enterprises to invest. Think fresh job opportunities, cool startups, and next-level tech exchanges! 🚀
- Supply chain superpower: Both sides agreed to safeguard industrial and supply chains, making goods from smartphones to snacks flow smoothly—no more surprise shortages or price spikes.
- Stand up to economic bullying: They vowed to resist economic coercion—withstanding unfair trade pressures to keep growth on track and protect businesses big and small.
- SCO welcome: China cheered on Laos’ new role as a dialogue partner in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), aiming to boost regional cooperation and drive sustainable development across Asia.
Thongsavanh, in China for the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting, stressed that the Lao PDR is all in for building a "community with a shared future" with the Chinese mainland. He thanked China for its unwavering support and promised tight coordination to uphold fairness and justice on the international stage.
Bottom line? This power-packed meeting is more than photo ops—it is a real shot of adrenaline for economic ties, tech collaboration, and regional unity. Stay tuned for the ripple effects, from digital corridors in the Mekong to fresh investment buzz in Vientiane! 😉
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
