China-Laos Railway sees growth in cargo volume, value in first three quarters of 2025

The China-Laos Railway has transported over 4.1 million tonnes of imports and exports in the first three quarters of this year, up 8.9 percent year on year, according to customs data.

The total cargo value reached over 19.7 billion yuan (about 2.8 billion U.S. dollars), representing a year-on-year increase of 42.8 percent.

Specifically, the cargo value for exports reached 9.87 billion yuan, up 65.1 percent year on year, while that for imports reached 9.85 billion yuan, up 25.8 percent year on year.

The China-Laos Railway, a landmark project of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, began operations in December 2021. The 1,035-kilometer railway connects Kunming, the capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, with Vientiane, the capital of Laos.

It has significantly enhanced regional connectivity, boosted regional economic growth, and facilitated people-to-people and cultural exchanges.