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‘Mekong Six’ meet in Beijing

On November 4, 2026, the 11th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held in Beijing. The meeting was co-chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Sihasak Phuangketkeow. The LMC mechanism links China with its five neighbours who jointly share this major Asian river and the meeting was also attended by Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung, and Union Minister for National Planning, Investment and Foreign Economic Relations of Myanmar U Aung Kyaw Hoe.

Addressing the meeting, Wang Yi said that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the first LMC Leaders’ Meeting. Over the past decade, under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the six countries, the LMC has moved from a phase of building, in which the framework was set up and areas of cooperation expanded, to a phase of deep engagement, in which mechanisms are strengthened and practical results are emphasised, becoming the most dynamic and promising “golden example” of regional cooperation.

He put forward a five-point proposal:

  • Pool new synergies for solidarity and collective strength. We should conduct regular exchanges between the legislative bodies and political parties of Lancang-Mekong countries, resolve differences and disputes through dialogue and consultation, and enhance security and resilience through development and cooperation.
  • Build a new frontier for opening-up and win‑win outcomes. We should effectively implement the Lancang-Mekong Special Cooperation Plan on Poverty Reduction through Science and Technology, advance the building of the information sharing platform for water resources cooperation, and increase the sense of gains of the people in the basin through more exemplary small and beautiful livelihood programmes.
  • Foster new impetus for green innovation. We should expand cooperation in emerging areas such as the digital economy, artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing and smart agriculture, and promote the transformation of regional industrial cooperation toward new, smarter and greener development.
  • Consolidate new underpinnings for security. We should oppose external interference and intervention, oppose instigating bloc confrontation, resist the building of exclusive “small circles”, and never allow the resurgence of militarism.
  • Foster new highlights in disaster management. We should push for the establishment of the Lancang-Mekong cross-border disaster early-warning cooperation mechanism, set up a real-time multi-source data exchange mechanism among Lancang-Mekong countries on hydrology, meteorology, geology and forest fires, and strengthen cooperation in disaster monitoring, early warning and emergency response, create a regional network for meteorological disaster monitoring and early warning, and build a demonstration network of earthquake early warning stations, so as to jointly enhance capabilities of disaster prevention, mitigation and relief.

The meeting participants agreed to strengthen the building of the LMC Economic Development Belt, deepen cooperation in priority areas such as connectivity, water resources and the environment, expand digital transformation and green innovation, and promote people‑to‑people and cultural exchanges. They agreed to strengthen disaster management, maintain close security coordination, combat cross‑border crimes, and safeguard regional tranquillity. They further agreed to promote the alignment and mutual reinforcement between the LMC and other regional mechanisms, uphold multilateralism, jointly address global challenges, and work together to build a Lancang‑Mekong community with a shared future.

Wang Yi also held bilateral meetings with his five counterparts, from Laos, Myanmar and Thailand on November 3, and from Vietnam and Cambodia on November 4.

Meeting with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Wang Yi stated that China and Laos are friendly socialist neighbours sharing a common future, with shared ideals and convictions, the same social systems and similar development paths. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Laos and the “Year of China-Laos Friendship”. In June, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President Xi Jinping and visiting General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith jointly announced the decision to build an all-weather China-Laos community with a shared future in the new era. China and Laos are socialist comrades and brothers. The two sides should maintain strategic resolve and focus on managing their own affairs well. In the next stage, the two sides should make joint preparations for high-level exchanges, make good use of the Joint Committee for China-Laos Economic Corridor Cooperation, and accelerate the development of the China-Laos Railway and cooperation in trade, minerals and other fields. They should jointly organise activities for the “Year of China-Laos Friendship”, vigorously promote people-to-people and cultural exchanges, strengthen solidarity and coordination in multilateral and regional affairs, and deliver more tangible results in building a China-Laos community with a shared future.

Thongsavanh Phomvihane stated that the Lao side warmly congratulated the CPC on the important outcomes of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the party. Laos stands ready to strengthen exchanges with the CPC on its experience in Party and state governance, learn from the CPC’s valuable experience, and advance the development of the LPRP and the state. Taking the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Laos and China as an opportunity, Laos is ready to unswervingly advance the building of a Laos-China community with a shared future in accordance with the consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and countries.

Meeting with Minister of the Ministry of National Planning, Investment and Foreign Economic Relations of Myanmar U Aung Kyaw Hoe, Wang Yi said that in June this year, President Xi Jinping held an important meeting with President Min Aung Hlaing during his state visit to China. The two sides agreed to accelerate the building of a China-Myanmar community with a shared future. China supports political reconciliation in Myanmar and supports the country’s new government in stabilising the situation, developing the economy, improving people’s livelihoods and revitalising the country.

U Aung Kyaw Hoe stated that Myanmar upholds the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, carries forward the traditional friendship between Myanmar and China, and always adheres to the one-China principle. President Min Aung Hlaing’s successful visit to China recently gave a strong boost to the development of bilateral relations. Myanmar thanked China for its assistance with post-earthquake reconstruction and expressed its readiness to work with China to accelerate the implementation of projects under the Myanmar-China Economic Corridor and continuously enhance the level of mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries. Myanmar will step up efforts to combat telecom fraud in cooperation with China and other countries in the region.

Meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Wang Yi said that the concept of “China-Thailand Family” has become more deeply rooted in the hearts of the two peoples. The two countries have always understood, trusted and supported each other, continuously enriching their traditional friendship with new dimensions suited to the times. China appreciates the new Thai government, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, for its firm commitment to a friendly policy toward China. This serves Thailand’s fundamental and long-term interests and contributes to regional peace and stability. He noted that, amid a turbulent and volatile international landscape, strengthening cooperation among neighbouring countries is of vital importance. Lancang-Mekong Cooperation is one of the most successful subregional cooperation mechanisms in the region. China highly appreciates Thailand’s important contributions to the development of Lancang-Mekong Cooperation and stands ready to work with Thailand, as co-chair countries, to make good preparations for the Fifth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Leaders’ Meeting.

Meeting with Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung, Wang Yi said that since the beginning of this year, under the personal guidance of the top leaders of the two Parties and two countries, the building of a China-Vietnam community with a shared future has been deepened and consolidated. The two sides have strengthened strategic communication, deepened economic, trade and investment cooperation and connectivity, carried out more active people-to-people and cultural exchanges, jointly responded to the new challenges of the world’s unprecedented changes in a century, and made new contributions from China and Vietnam to building a community with a shared future for humanity. General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasised that to govern the country, the Party must be governed first, and only when the Party thrives can the country be strong. The just-concluded Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the CPC made strategic arrangements for persevering with full and rigorous party self-governance, demonstrating the firm determination of the CPC to carry out the great self-reform to the end. We will earnestly and solidly implement the major arrangements of the Fifth Plenary Session, so that the CPC will always maintain its advanced nature and purity, consolidate the flesh-and-blood ties with the people, and continue to be the core force leading the Chinese people in advancing Chinese modernisation. The current global political and economic situation proves that the socialist path and institutional choices adhered to by China and Vietnam are correct. The two parties share common ideals and beliefs as well as common practices in party and state governance. They should strengthen mutual learning and mutual support, continuously enrich the contemporary connotation of the China-Vietnam community with a shared future, promote the modernisation process of their respective countries, and inject new impetus into the revitalisation of the world socialist cause, so that Marxism will radiate vitality in the 21st century.

Le Hoai Trung congratulated the successful convening of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, expressing the belief that the important arrangements of the session will push China into a new stage of development. The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) also put forward the line and policies for the self-renewal of the CPV and the realisation of the two centenary goals. Under the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two parties and two countries, Vietnam-China relations have continued to develop, with fruitful cooperation results in various fields.

Meeting with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, Wang Yi said that China and Cambodia are ironclad friends, and the friendship between the two countries, which has stood the test of time, embodies the painstaking efforts of leaders of successive generations. Facing the intertwined and turbulent international situation, the stability and resilience of China-Cambodia comprehensive strategic cooperation have become increasingly prominent. As Cambodia’s most reliable strategic support, China will continue to firmly support Cambodia in taking a development path that suits its national conditions and is ready to strengthen strategic communication with Cambodia to jointly meet external challenges and better promote the respective modernisation drives of the two countries.

Prak Sokhonn said that China is Cambodia’s most trustworthy partner. The historic mutual visits between the leaders of the two countries have pointed out the direction for developing the all-weather Cambodia-China community with a shared future in the new era. The Cambodian side fully supports all initiatives put forward by President Xi Jinping, congratulates the CPC on the successful convening of the Fifth Plenary Session, thanks China for its long-term support and assistance for Cambodia’s economic and social development, reaffirms its adherence to the one-China principle, supports China’s great cause of peaceful reunification, and opposes all forms of “Taiwan independence”.

Wang Yi also had an informal “tea chat” with his Cambodian and Thai counterparts as part of China’s ‘quiet diplomacy’ aimed at resolving tensions between the two countries centring on their disputed border.

Following the conclusion of the meeting, Wang Yi met the press jointly with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Sihasak Phuangketkeow.

Wang said that since its launch in 2016, under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the six countries, the LMC has maintained strong momentum and built an all-round, multi-level, and wide-ranging cooperation architecture, continuously delivering tangible and inclusive outcomes. The saying that the six LMC countries have not only a shared river but also a shared future has taken even deeper roots among the people, and the LMC can be called the most dynamic stellar example of regional cooperation.

The six foreign ministers agreed that more in-depth and substantive progress has been made in building communities with a shared future between China and the five Mekong countries, and noted that the annual trade between the two sides now surpassed US$500 billion, an increase of 150 percent over a decade ago and accounting for about half of the trade volume between China and ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations). Wang Yi added that a river surges on ceaselessly, linking us with a shared future. China will work with Mekong countries to act not as “talk shops” but as “bulldozers,” stay problem-oriented, deliver more real benefits, put people’s livelihoods first, take action as the priority, and adopt more robust measures to advance common modernisation, so as to keep the LMC at the forefront of regional cooperation, set a benchmark for the solidarity and collective strength of the Global South, and jointly inject the positive energy of the LMC into today’s turbulent and complex world.

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Russia, socialist countries greet China’s 77th National Day

Leaders of socialist and progressive countries have extended their greetings to the People’s Republic of China on the occasion of its 77th national day, which fell on October 1st.

In his message of greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin wrote that:

“Under your leadership, China is achieving impressive success in the socioeconomic, scientific, and technological spheres and making a significant contribution to addressing key regional and global issues.”

He added that: “I am confident that our meeting during the APEC summit in Shenzhen this November will be productive and will contribute to further strengthening the comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction between Russia and China.”

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko wrote to Xi Jinping: “Under your leadership, China is confidently advancing toward the comprehensive rejuvenation of the great Chinese nation, demonstrating impressive achievements in developing new quality productive forces, strengthening technological sovereignty and modernizing its economy.”

Ahead of the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Aleksandr Lukashenko renewed his invitation to Xi Jinping to pay an official visit to Belarus next year. “Your visit would give special significance to the anniversary and mark the starting point for a new stage in Belarus-China relations.”

The leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un wrote to his Chinese counterpart: “Since the founding of new China, the wise and diligent Chinese people have made world-startling progress in the whole realms of the development of the state and built a modern socialist China, weathering through all challenges and trials of history by dint of perseverance and united efforts.

“The noteworthy successes, being achieved in recent years in the fresh course of realizing the socialist ideology of the new era with the Chinese characteristics on a full scale in response to the spirit of the 20th Congress of the Party, enhance the country’s overall national power and international position and, at the same time, clearly show that nothing can check the Chinese people’s cause of building a powerful country and promoting the national prosperity.

“We are sincerely rejoiced over the achievements made in our socialist neighbor, and are convinced that the Chinese people will surely achieve the great prosperity of the Chinese nation under the correct leadership of the Communist Party of China with esteemed Comrade General Secretary Xi Jinping as its core.”

He added that: “The history of the DPRK-China friendship, which was forged at the cost of blood and has been carried forward with genuine comradely friendship, can never be shaken no matter how the international situation may change, and it is the steadfast will of our Party and government to steadily develop the traditional relations of unity and cooperation with socialism, the common ideal, common banner and common cause, as the core.”

Additionally, DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui wrote to her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, noting that through the historic Pyongyang meeting and talks in June, the top leaders of the two parties and the two countries reconfirmed the steadfast will to build a beautiful future of the two peoples together on the road of struggle for socialism.

The DPRK Association for Cultural Exchange with Foreign Countries and the DPRK-China Friendship Association hosted a reception on September 29.

Speakers noted that the Chinese people have brought about world-startling miracles and changes, braving all challenges and trials, closely united around the Communist Party of China for the past 77 years since the founding of the new China.

They expressed the belief that the traditional DPRK-China friendship would, in the future, too, grow stronger in response to the requirements of the times, saying that it is the steadfast stand of the parties and governments of the two countries to strengthen and develop the friendly relations between the DPRK and China.

A reception was also hosted by Wang Yajun, Chinese ambassador to the DPRK. Kim Hyong Sik, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People’s Assembly of the DPRK said that the founding of the People’s Republic of China is an epochal event that opened up a new phase in shaping the destiny of the Chinese people and laid a firm foundation for them to proudly emerge in the world arena and achieve the prosperity of the Chinese nation.

He expressed the will to make joint efforts, together with the Chinese comrades, to promote exchange and cooperation in all fields and consolidate the DPRK-China friendship in the interests of the peoples of the two countries, true to the spirit of the important agreement between the top leaders of the two parties and two countries.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, President of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man, and Standing Member of the CPV Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu wrote to General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President Xi Jinping, Premier of the State Council Li Qiang, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Zhao Leji, and Cai Qi, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Secretary of the CPC Central Committee’s Secretariat and Chief of the CPC Central Committee’s Office.

They expressed their belief that under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee, with General Secretary and President Xi at its core, China will successfully achieve its goal of building a strong, prosperous, democratic, culturally advanced, harmonious and beautiful modern socialist country, while making positive contributions to peace, stability and prosperity in the region and the world.

The Vietnamese Party and State always consider the consolidation and development of a friendly neighbourliness and comprehensive cooperation with China a consistent policy, a strategic choice and a top priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy, they said, affirming Vietnam’s readiness to work with Chinese Party and State leaders to maintain regular exchanges and strengthen strategic guidance.

Additionally, Bui Thi Minh Hoai, Politburo member, Secretary of the CPV Central Committee and President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF), sent a congratulatory message to Wang Huning, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

In the message, Hoai expressed her delight that under the wise leadership of the CPC, with General Secretary and President Xi Jinping at the core, the Chinese people have achieved tremendous accomplishments in the cause of reform and opening up and the building of socialism with Chinese characteristics, with the National Committee of the CPPCC making important contributions to these achievements.

“We wish to work together with the National Committee of the CPPCC to further deepen cooperation between the two organisations in the time ahead, with a focus on promoting high-level and multi-level delegation exchanges and enhancing communications and education among people from all walks of life, particularly younger generations, on the traditional friendship between Viet Nam and China.”

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Lam Thi Phuong Thanh attended and addressed a reception marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

She extended her warm congratulations on the major achievements attained by the Communist Party of China, the Chinese state and people over 77 years of national development.

In particular, over the past decade, under the leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, with General Secretary and President Xi Jinping at its core, China has successfully built a moderately prosperous society in all respects, bringing greater prosperity and happiness to its people. The country has continued to grow in strength and stature and has played an increasingly important role in global security, development, civilisation and governance.

Wang Qun, Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam, said bilateral relations are currently enjoying a very positive period of development. He affirmed that, as the two countries enter a new historical starting point, China stands ready to work alongside Vietnam and continue its efforts to support the industrialisation, modernisation and socialist development of both countries.

Additionally, Vietnamese and Chinese artists shared the stage at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi on October 1 for a vibrant celebration of friendship through music. The concert was jointly hosted by Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security and the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam and staged by the Ho Guom Opera and China’s National Centre for the Performing Arts.

The evening closed with Do Nhuan’s “Vietnam–China”, bringing together Vietnamese and Chinese soloists, the Hanoi Philharmonic Orchestra and the choirs in a powerful finale. Singer Truong Linh said he was honoured to perform alongside artists from both countries, describing the concert as a meaningful opportunity to showcase Vietnam’s cultural identity while discovering more about Chinese music and culture.

Celebrations were also held in the two countries’ border areas. Vietnam’s Nhân Dân newspaper noted: “Viet Nam and China are friendly neighbouring countries, with mountains and rivers connected. The friendship painstakingly cultivated by generations of leaders of the two countries is a precious asset shared by the two parties, two states, and peoples of the two countries.”

It added that: “In the coming period, under the strategic guidance of the senior leaders of the two parties and two states, Quang Ninh City and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region will continue to make effective use of exchange and dialogue mechanisms and translate signed agreements and cooperation arrangements into concrete actions. This will contribute to strengthening friendship between the border localities and building the Viet Nam-China Community with a Shared Future with a higher level of strategic significance in the new era.”

General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (LPDR) Thongloun Sisoulith also sent congratulations to President Xi Jinping.

President Thongloun noted that the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1, 1949 marked an important turning point in the country’s development and its pursuit of socialism with Chinese characteristics. He said Laos viewed China’s development achievements as an encouragement for its own efforts in national defence, construction and development.

The Lao leader also expressed appreciation to the Party, Government and people of China for their support and assistance to Laos over the years, including during the country’s current national development efforts.

He wished the Chinese people continued success in building a modern socialist country with Chinese characteristics under the leadership of the Communist Party of China and conveyed his best wishes to President Xi for good health, happiness and success in his duties.

On social media, Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez wrote: “On the occasion of the 77th anniversary of the foundation of the People’s Republic of China, we extend our warm congratulations to Comrade Xi Jinping, to the Party, to the Government, and to the Chinese people. We express our gratitude for the steadfast solidarity with Cuba, grounded in mutual cooperation and solidarity.”

The Telesur news agency added: “This week, Beijing’s ambassador to Havana, Hua Xin, said that his country and Cuba are ‘a community with a shared future’ and stressed that the Asian nation has consolidated itself as the island’s ‘main trading partner.’ He reiterated that China ‘does not stand idly by in the face of the difficulties faced by the Cuban people’ and highlighted the Asian giant’s contributions to ‘the energy and food sectors’ amid the severe crisis affecting Cuba… China has provided Cuba with two donations of photovoltaic panels totaling 5,000 home solar systems, which have been installed in different parts of the country to provide electricity to homes in rural areas. In addition, Beijing will complete a donation of 60,000 tons of rice this year.”

Telesur also reported that Venezuela congratulated China on its National Day, recognising the achievements of the Chinese people and reaffirming bilateral friendship, cooperation and strategic partnership.

The statement of the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela said that: “On this day of profound historical significance for the Chinese nation, Venezuela recognizes the important achievements of the Chinese people while reaffirming the bonds of friendship, cooperation and strategic partnership that unite our two countries. Venezuela wishes the Chinese people well-being and prosperity, as well as the continued strengthening of the fraternal friendship between our two nations.”

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CPC International Department in solidarity with Laos, Cuba, Brazil and Mexico

Laos

Sun Haiyan, Vice-minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee (IDCPC), went to the Lao Embassy in China on August 11 to mourn the passing of Xaysomphone Phomvihane, Member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of the Lao National Assembly.

Sun conveyed the profound condolences of IDCPC Minister Liu Haixing on the passing of Comrade Xaysomphone Phomvihane to Somphone Sichaleune, Lao Ambassador to China. She said that Comrade Xaysomphone was an outstanding leader of the LPRP and Laos, having made important contributions to the cause of reform and socialist construction in Laos, and having long been actively promoting the development of relations between the two Parties and the two countries.

Somphone expressed sincere gratitude to Sun for coming to pay condolences, stressing that the Lao side is ready to work with the Chinese side to carry forward and promote the traditional friendship between Laos and China.

Cuba

On August 13, Ma Hui, Vice-minister of the IDCPC, attended and addressed an event held by the Cuban Embassy in China to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the leader of the Cuban revolution Fidel Castro.

Ma highly praised Fidel Castro’s historic contributions to the Cuban revolution and socialist construction, as well as to the friendship between China and Cuba. He emphasised that General Secretary Xi Jinping sent a letter to Cuban leaders on the 100th anniversary of Fidel Castro’s birth, and IDCPC Minister Liu Haixing recently led a CPC delegation to visit Cuba and attend the International Colloquium “Fidel, Legacy and Future.” These demonstrate the profound friendship between China and Cuba who stand together through thick and thin and jointly overcome difficulties. China is willing to work with the international community, including Cuba, to jointly uphold international fairness and justice and oppose hegemony and power politics.

Alberto Blanco Silva, Cuban Ambassador to China, offered a comprehensive review of Fidel Castro’s glorious and revolutionary life, particularly his profound friendship towards China and the CPC. The Cuban side will carry forward Fidel Castro’s legacy and actively advance the building of a Cuba-China community with a shared future.

Brazil

Earlier, on August 6, Ma Hui met with a delegation led by Monica Valente, Member of the National Executive Committee of Brazil’s Workers’ Party (PT) and Executive Secretary of the São Paulo Forum. The São Paulo Forum groups most of the major left and progressive political parties and organisations in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Ma said the Chinese side looks forward to working hand in hand with the Brazilian side to further deepen exchanges and cooperation between the two Parties, boost party building, national development and progress of each side, and contribute to building a China-Brazil community with a shared future.

Valente said, the PT has long followed closely the theoretical and practical development of the CPC. The PT is ready to strengthen exchanges on the CPC’s experience in party governance and state administration, and push Brazil-China relations towards greater progress through inter-party channels.

Mexico

Meanwhile, on July 10 Minister Liu Haixing met with a delegation of the Labour Party (PT) of Mexico led by party president Alberto Anaya.

Liu noted that in 2024, President Xi Jinping and President Claudia Sheinbaum held a meeting and reached important consensus, charting the course for the development of China-Mexico relations. The CPC and the PT of Mexico share similar ideas and have maintained friendly exchanges ever since the establishment of inter-party relations. The Chinese side is ready to further strengthen institutionalised exchanges between the two Parties, deepen the exchange and mutual learning of experience on such topics as party building and social governance, and use the “political party+” channel to deepen cooperation in such fields as economy and trade, people-to-people and cultural engagement, science and technology, youth, and sub-national exchanges, so as to promote the sustained and steady development of China-Mexico relations.

Anaya said that under the leadership of the CPC, China has achieved great accomplishments in economic and social development, notably in poverty alleviation, environmental protection, and scientific and technological innovation, and has become an advanced country and an important force in the world, providing tremendous encouragement to developing countries including Mexico. The PT of Mexico and the CPC share a profound friendship and similar ideas.

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China mourns Lao revolutionary leader

Saysomphone Phomvihane, a member of the Politburo of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of the National Assembly of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (LPDR) passed away on August 8 at the age of 69.

On August 11, Chinese Ambassador to the LPDR Fang Hong conveyed a condolence message from Zhao Leji, Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), to the National Assembly of the LPDR.

In his message, Comrade Zhao Leji said that Comrade Saysomphone Phomvihane had devoted his life to the Lao revolutionary cause and made valuable contributions to advancing the building of a China-Laos community with a shared future in the new era.

The message reaffirmed China’s strong commitment to consolidating and developing the traditional friendship between China and Laos. China stands ready to work with Laos to fully implement the important strategic consensus reached by the top leaders of the two Parties and two countries, deepen exchanges and cooperation across various fields, and advance China-Laos relations and the respective socialist causes of the two countries.

Saysomphone Phomvihane was the son of President Kaysone Phomvihane, the leader of the Lao revolution.

At the age of six, he left his family to pursue his primary and secondary education in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the People’s Republic of China. He eventually gained a doctorate in the former Soviet Union.

A state funeral was held in the capital Vientiane on August 12.

In his eulogy, Lao party and state leader Thongloun Sisoulith highlighted Saysomphone’s extensive knowledge and capabilities across various fields, broad vision and firm political convictions. He was also remembered for his revolutionary ethics, strong sense of responsibility, patriotic spirit, selflessness and unwavering loyalty to the Party, the nation and the people.

Throughout his decades of public service, Saysomphone remained committed to the Party’s ideals and was noted for his perseverance, prudence and ability to respond effectively to the responsibilities entrusted to him. His experience across different areas of work enabled him to make practical contributions in each position he held.

Saysomphone devoted his life to the cause of protecting and developing the country, consistently placing the interests of the Party, the nation and the people above personal interests. He was also remembered for his modest and frugal lifestyle and his close ties with the people. He was described as sincere toward his comrades, generous toward those around him, firm on matters of principle and disciplined in his work. These qualities earned him the respect and trust of his colleagues, the Lao people of all ethnic groups and international friends.

Among the international delegations present was a high-level delegation of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, led by Tran Cam Tu, Politburo Member and Permanent Member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee.

A memorial meeting was also held in the Lao Embassy in Beijing on August 10.

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Asian socialist countries greet CPC’s 105th anniversary

China’s socialist neighbours, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic have extended their warm comradely greetings on the July 1st 105th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

In his letter to Comrade Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and President of the People’s Republic of China, Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, writes:

“The Communist Party of China built new China, where the people became the masters, by guiding them, and wrote a brilliant chapter in the history of the Chinese nation by vigorously promoting the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics, braving all trials and difficulties of history.

“There is no new China without the Communist Party. This is the truth the Chinese people have realised while advancing under its guidance for many years.” [Kim Jong Un here refers to one of the most famous songs of the Chinese revolution. You can listen to it, together with historic footage, here.]

The Korean leader added: “It is the steadfast stand of our Party and government to steadily develop the DPRK-China friendly relations with long and historical roots and with socialism as their core.

“The recent Pyongyang summit was a historic occasion of deepening the comradely friendship and trust between us and reconfirming the unshakable will to more dynamically promote socialist construction in the two countries and their traditional friendly relations…

“I am ready to add shine to socialism, the common cause of the two parties, and continue to develop the DPRK-China friendly and cooperative relations, the common wealth of the peoples of the two countries, as required by the times, together with you.”

Additionally, the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea sent a floral basket to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on the occasion.

Marking the anniversary, Chinese Ambassador to the DPRK Wang Yajun hosted a reception on June 30.

He said that after its founding the Communist Party of China united and led the people to build a new China where the people became masters and provide fundamental conditions for the great prosperity of the Chinese nation and rendered services to the development and progress of humanity.

He expressed the conviction that the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) would be strong and steady all the more and make new greater successes in accomplishing the socialist cause of Korea under the wise leadership of General Secretary Kim Jong Un who carried forward and developed the party-building idea of Comrades Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il and thus presented the five-point party-building line of the new era and ushered in the heyday of strengthening the whole Party.

Responding, Kim Song Nam, Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the WPK and Secretary of the Party Central Committee, and who heads its International Department, said that the DPRK-China friendship has been developed onto a new height on the basis of the deep friendly relations between the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un and the respected General Secretary Xi Jinping and stressed that the leaders of the two parties expressed their steadfast will to develop the traditional friendly relations between the two countries into the most powerful and strategic model relations between socialist states during their historic meeting in Pyongyang this year.

Earlier, there was a roundtable talk at the Chinese embassy to exchange the experiences of the DPRK and China in party building on the occasion.

The congratulatory letter from the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) to its Chinese counterpart noted that in recent years, under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee with General Secretary and President Xi Jinping as its core, the Chinese people have successfully achieved the first centenary goal, fulfilled the major targets and tasks of the 14th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development, and laid a solid foundation for achieving the second centenary goal.

The CPV expressed confidence that the CPC will continue to lead the Chinese people in successfully implementing the Resolution of the 20th National Congress of the CPC, preparing for a successful 21st Congress, and achieving the second centenary goal of building China into a modern socialist country that is prosperous, strong, democratic, civilised, harmonious and beautiful.

The Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) wrote in its congratulatory message:

“Over the past 105 years, under the strong leadership of the Communist Party of China, the Chinese people have achieved remarkable accomplishments in the pursuit of national independence, founded the People’s Republic of China in 1949, launched the reform and opening-up policy in 1978, and, under successive generations of the Party’s central leadership, have steadily advanced socialism with Chinese characteristics.”

It continued: “The Party, State and people of Laos warmly congratulate the Party, Government and people of China on the great achievements they have made over the past 105 years. We firmly believe that, under the strong leadership of the Communist Party of China with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, the Chinese people will continue to make new and greater achievements in realising the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, attain the Second Centenary Goal, and build China into a great modern socialist country in all respects…

“The Party, State and people of Laos reaffirm their firm commitment to working together with the Party, Government and people of China to preserve, consolidate and further strengthen the longstanding friendship between the two countries, jointly advance the building of a Laos-China community with a shared future, contribute to building a community with a shared future for humanity, and promote peace, stability, fairness, justice and development cooperation in the region and beyond.

“On this auspicious occasion, we sincerely wish the Communist Party of China new and even greater achievements in advancing socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era and in building China into a strong, prosperous, modern and culturally advanced socialist country.”

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Lao leader: China is the leading banner for socialism and the Global South

General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (LPDR) Thongloun Sisoulith paid a state visit to China from June 2-6 at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Sisoulith began his visit in Hangzhou, capital of east China’s Zhejiang Province.

On the afternoon of June 5, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President Xi Jinping held talks with Sisoulith at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry report, Xi Jinping once again congratulated Thongloun Sisoulith on his re-election as General Secretary of the LPRP Central Committee and President of Laos. Xi noted that China has always regarded Laos as a priority in its neighbourhood diplomacy, firmly supports Laos in pursuing a socialist path suited to its own national conditions, and stands ready to work with the Lao side to carry forward traditional friendship, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, and enhance solidarity and coordination. China is willing to work with Laos to achieve a new leap in bilateral ties and build an all-weather China-Laos community with a shared future in the new era.

Xi Jinping put forward four points for advancing China-Laos relations and building a higher-standard, higher-quality and higher-level bilateral community with a shared future:

  • Keep to the socialist path. The two sides should jointly safeguard the socialist system and the leadership of communist parties, maintain close strategic communication, implement the new five-year cooperation plan between the two parties and deepen exchanges on governance experience.
  • Consolidate the foundation of mutually beneficial cooperation. China is willing to strengthen strategic alignment with Laos and foster new growth drivers for cooperation. The two countries should capitalise on the advantages of the China-Laos Railway as a golden transport corridor. They should deepen cooperation in traditional sectors such as agriculture and electricity while expanding collaboration in emerging areas including artificial intelligence and the digital economy, and China will continue to provide assistance within its capacity to Laos.
  • Strengthen traditional friendship between the two peoples. Taking the Year of China-Laos Friendship as an opportunity, the two sides should expand cooperation in culture, education, health care and local exchanges, make good use of their shared revolutionary heritage, and enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples.
  • Improve coordination on foreign policies. China appreciates Laos for adhering to the one-China principle, supporting the four major global initiatives, taking an active part in the Belt and Road cooperation, as well as firmly supporting China’s core interests and major concerns. China looks forward to Laos playing a greater role in regional and international affairs. The two sides should strengthen multilateral coordination and safeguard the common interests of the Global South.

Thongloun Sisoulith stated this visit carries great significance, as it is his first official overseas visit since his re-election as General Secretary of the LPRP Central Committee and President of Laos, which also falls on the 65th anniversary of bilateral ties and the Year of Laos-China Friendship. The Lao side expresses sincere gratitude for China’s long-standing support and assistance to Laos.

China now stands as the leading banner for the socialist system and developing countries, and a mainstay in safeguarding world peace and promoting the building of a multipolar world. China’s development has provided valuable experience for the vast number of developing countries, including Laos.

After the talks, the two sides jointly witnessed the signing of cooperation documents covering areas such as inter-party exchanges, people’s wellbeing, finance, customs, trade, youth exchanges and media.

The KPL Lao News Agency also carried a report of the meeting.

The Lao leader also met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the same day.

Li said that China is willing to enhance strategic communication and close collaboration with Laos and promote the building of the China-Laos community with a shared future.

Noting that this year marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Li said China and Laos have always relied on each other and offered mutual assistance over the years. Especially in recent years, under the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two parties and countries, China-Laos relations have ushered in the best period in history.

He added that China is willing to enhance the alignment of development strategies with Laos and fully unleash the positive effects of China’s zero-tariff policy. China will continue to scale up bilateral trade, further advance cooperation on the China-Laos railway, accelerate the construction of the China-Laos Economic Corridor, and expand cooperation in energy and mineral resources, artificial intelligence, the digital economy and other fields to deliver more practical results.

Thongloun expressed gratitude to China for the valuable support and assistance it has provided over a long period of time, adding that Laos will firmly adhere to the one-China principle and firmly support China’s core interests on issues such as Taiwan, Xinjiang and Hong Kong.

The Lao News Agency added that both sides welcomed the growing cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure, energy and connectivity, including the recent inauguration of the 500-kilovolt Laos-China power transmission line.

Thongloun Sisoulith also met with Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee.

During his visit to Zhejiang prior to his arrival in Beijing, Sisoulith visited Yucun Village in Anji County. This is where President Xi Jinping first advanced the concept that “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets” in August 2005. (An article reproduced below provides detailed background on this.)

Prior to his high-level meetings in Beijing, on June 4, Sisoulith visited the Central Party School of the Communist Party of China as well as the Beijing Aerospace City, where he was briefed on China’s latest achievements in aerospace science and technology.

He also met with former Chinese ambassadors and Chinese volunteer veterans who supported Laos during its national liberation struggle and participated in road construction projects in northern Laos during the 1960s and 1970s. The meeting provided an opportunity for the Lao leader to express appreciation for their contributions to the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Laos and China.

In a special article written for the 65th anniversary of China-Laos diplomatic relations, Thongloun Sisoulith wrote that: “Regardless of how the international landscape has evolved, the Laos-China friendship has remained steadfast, resilient, and ever stronger, demonstrating the ideological values, and the remarkably stable and vibrant strategic cooperation that characterise the Laos-China relations.

“Guided by the spirit of the ‘Four Goods’, namely good neighbours, good friends, good comrades, and good partners, our two countries elevated relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in 2009. This important milestone laid a solid political foundation conducive to expanding cooperation across all fields. In 2017, our two Parties and States further enhanced cooperation and established the Laos-China Community of Shared Future, opening a new chapter of deeper solidarity, greater mutual trust and closer strategic coordination.

“Today, the Laos-China relationship stands at its highest point in history, serving as a model of equality, mutual respect and mutually beneficial cooperation…

“The Lao PDR reaffirms its unwavering commitment to closely cooperate with the People’s Republic of China, in supporting efforts to coordinate comprehensive joint development strategies, advance mutual development, deepen reform, and broaden international cooperation, and jointly pursuing the path of socialist development in accordance with the respective national conditions.”

On June 4, China’s People’s Daily released a video highlighting the deep friendly ties between China and Laos, told largely through the eyes of successive generations of the Lao Pholsena family, who have long maintained a personal friendship with Xi Jinping, since the children of the family studied at Beijing Bayi School in the 1960s, where they came to know and befriend their schoolmate Xi, inaugurating a friendship that has lasted for over half a century.

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China and Laos mark 65 years of relations

On April 25, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, exchanged congratulations with Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and Lao president, on the 65th anniversary of China-Laos diplomatic relations.

Xi said that as socialist neighbours in a community with a shared future, China and Laos are united by shared ideals and beliefs, identical social systems and similar development paths and that their “comradely and brotherly” bond, personally forged by the older generation of leaders of both parties and countries, has grown ever stronger over time.

The Chinese leader voiced willingness to work with Thongloun to take the 65th anniversary of China-Laos diplomatic relations and the Year of China-Laos Friendship as an opportunity to enhance strategic mutual trust, carry forward the traditional friendship, and push for more outcomes in practical cooperation across various fields, so as to deliver more benefits to the two peoples.

For his part, Thongloun said that over the 65 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the friendly ties between the two parties, the two countries and the two peoples — marked by solidarity in times of difficulty — have been lifted to higher levels, with fruitful outcomes in building the Laos-China community with a shared future. He expressed gratitude for the long-standing valuable support and assistance provided by the CPC, the Chinese government and people.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone also exchanged congratulations on the same day.

A guest column contributed to the Xinhua News Agency by Liu Ting noted:

“Sharing weal and woe for the past 65 years, China and Laos enjoy a friendship that is rooted in the geographical proximity connected by mountains and rivers, tempered by the joint struggle for independence and liberation, and enriched by mutual support in their respective socialist causes.”

He added that: “The 2024-2028 action plan on building a China-Laos community with a shared future signed in October 2023 has drawn up a clear blueprint for all-round cooperation. Connectivity paves the way for win-win cooperation, and the China-Laos Railway stands as a landmark of friendship. As a landmark project of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, the railway has continued to unleash the efficiency of a ‘golden corridor’ since its opening.”

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Xi Jinping says that China and Laos should take a strategic perspective on the future and destiny of socialism

Special envoy of General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, Saleumxay Kommasith, recently visited China. The visit took place within the context of the close comradely relations between the two neighbouring socialist countries, and in particular to further brief China’s leaders on the key outcomes of the 12th National Congress of the LPRP, which took place in early January, and also as part of the Year of China-Laos Friendship, with 2026 marking the 65th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.

Chinese President and General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Xi Jinping met with Saleumxay Kommasith on April 21.

Xi pointed out that the mutual dispatch of special envoys by the CPC and the LPRP to brief each other on major political agendas demonstrates the profound traditional friendship and high-level political mutual trust between the two sides. He expressed his belief that that under the leadership of the Central Committee of the LPRP headed by General Secretary Thongloun, the Lao Party, state and people will surely overcome all difficulties, successfully complete all goals and tasks, steadily follow the socialist path, and achieve the centenary goal of the Party.

Xi emphasised that, at this new historical starting point, China and Laos should follow the policy of long-term stability, forward thinking, good neighbourliness and comprehensive cooperation, and the spirit of being good neighbours, good friends, good comrades and good partners. The two sides should take a strategic perspective on the future and destiny of socialism to maintain close coordination and cooperation, deepen strategic alignment, expand practical cooperation, jointly address common challenges, and advance the building of a China-Laos community with a shared future toward high standards, high quality and high levels.

Saleumxay, who is a member of the Political Bureau of the LPRP Central Committee and deputy prime minister of Laos, conveyed a letter from Thongloun to Xi and briefed him on the 12th National Congress of the LPRP. He noted that China has maintained a safe and stable domestic political and social environment for a long time and created a miracle of sustained and rapid economic growth, and its role and influence on the international stage have been continuously enhanced.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, met with Saleumxay on the same day.

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Xi Jinping greets Lao President on re-election

Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, sent a message of greetings on March 23 to Thongloun Sisoulith on his re-election as president of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

In his message, Xi noted that China and Laos are friendly socialist neighbours with a shared future. The two sides have always supported each other with sincerity and mutual assistance and firmly backed each other on issues involving their respective core interests and major concerns, reflecting their profound friendship of “comrades plus brothers”.

The Chinese leader added that he attaches great importance to the development of relations between the two parties and the two countries, and is ready to work with Thongloun, who is also general secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, to draw a new blueprint for comprehensive strategic cooperation between the two countries and advance the building of a China-Laos community with a shared future to a higher level, so as to better benefit the two peoples and further contribute to regional peace and development.

On the same day, Chinese Premier Li Qiang sent a congratulatory message to Sonexay Siphandone on his re-election as prime minister of Laos.

The KPL Lao News Agency reported that Thongloun Sisoulith was re-elected President of the Lao PDR during the inaugural session of the 10th legislature of the National Assembly held in the capital Vientiane in the morning of March 23. It also reported that Sonexay Siphandone was re-elected Prime Minister of the Lao PDR during the same session.

The following article was originally published by the Xinhua News Agency. Xi’s message was also reported by KPL.

BEIJING, March 23 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, extended on Monday congratulations to Thongloun Sisoulith on his re-election as president of Laos.

In his message, Xi noted that China and Laos are friendly socialist neighbors with a shared future. The two sides have always supported each other with sincerity and mutual assistance, and firmly backed each other on issues involving their respective core interests and major concerns, reflecting their profound friendship of “comrades plus brothers,” he said.

The year 2026 marks the 65th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations as well as the Year of China-Laos Friendship, Xi said, adding that the two sides will hold a series of events of celebration to inject impetus into deepening the friendship between the two peoples.

Noting that this year marks the beginning of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and Laos’ 10th five-year socio-economic development plan, Xi said both countries are at a critical stage of development and revitalization, and their mutually beneficial cooperation is expected to usher in broader prospects.

Xi said he attaches great importance to the development of relations between the two parties and the two countries, and is ready to work with Thongloun, also general secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, to draw a new blueprint for comprehensive strategic cooperation between the two countries and advance the building of a China-Laos community with a shared future to a higher level, so as to better benefit the two peoples and further contribute to regional peace and development.

Also on Monday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang sent a congratulatory message to Sonexay Siphandone on his re-election as prime minister of Laos.

Li said he is ready to work with Sonexay in jointly promoting exchanges and cooperation between the two sides’ departments and localities, and advancing the building of the China-Laos community with a shared future for greater achievements. 

China and Laos designate 2026 as friendship year

Chinese President Xi Jinping replied on February 5 to his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith’s new year greetings to jointly designate 2026 as the Year of China-Laos Friendship.

The friendship year will feature a number of celebratory events and Xi, in his letter, noted that China and Laos are good neighbours and good friends connected by mountains and rivers with generations of friendship, as well as good comrades and good partners who share ideals and a common future.

China has always viewed its relations with Laos from a strategic height and a long-term perspective, and is willing to take the celebration of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the friendship year as an opportunity to carry forward traditional friendship, deepen practical cooperation, strengthen strategic coordination, and advance the building of a China-Laos community with a shared future to the forefront of state-to-state relations.

For his part, Thongloun has pledged to instruct various departments of his country to work with the Chinese side to ensure the success of the celebrations marking the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the friendship year, build a Laos-China community with a shared future with high standards, high quality and high level, and continue to elevate bilateral relations and practical cooperation in all fields to new heights in the new era, setting an example for building a community with a shared future for humanity.

On the same day, Laos and China marked the Lunar New Year with a transnational cultural and arts performance held in the Laotian capital Vientiane, bringing together officials, artists, and representatives from both countries to promote friendship and people-to-people ties.

Speaking at the ceremony, Cai Xiangrong, Executive Deputy Director of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Yunnan Provincial Committee, noted that Laos and China are close neighbors connected by shared mountains and rivers and are strategic partners with a shared future. The top leaders of both countries had officially announced the launch of the Friendship Year earlier the same day.

The following articles were originally published by the Xinhua News Agency and the KPL Lao News Agency.

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Special Envoy conveys Xi’s greetings to Lao party leader

The successful conclusion of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) on January 8 has served as a spur to the further development of the socialist country’s fraternal relationship with neighbouring China.

A January 11 report published by the Xinhua News Agency noted that the congress had summarised  Laos’ achievements over the past five years, charting the future direction of the country’s socialist development, and injecting new impetus into the advancement of China-Laos relations.

It added that: “The congress reviewed and adopted a series of key political documents, including the political report of the 11th Central Committee and the 10th Five-Year Plan for Socio-Economic Development (2026-2030). Under the plan, Laos aims to achieve an average annual economic growth rate of six percent during the 2026-2030 period.

“A key highlight of the congress was the adoption of the Party’s third political program, which clearly sets the goal of transforming the country into an upper-middle-income developing nation by 2055, the 100th anniversary of the founding of the LPRP.”

In this regard, the China-Laos Railway was frequently cited as a key driver of national development. However, besides transport infrastructure, “cooperation between the two countries has expanded across a wide range of sectors under the strategic guidance of senior leaders from both sides. Substantial progress has been made in energy, healthcare, poverty alleviation, and other key areas, further consolidating the China-Laos community with a shared future.”

Noting that the successful conclusion of the congress opens a new chapter in Laos’ socialist development and heralds fresh historical opportunities for advancing the China-Laos community with a shared future, the article said that Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the LPRP Central Committee and Lao President, stated that Laos stands ready to work with China to fully implement the action plan for building the China-Laos community with a shared future, strengthen unity and cooperation, jointly address risks and challenges arising from changes in the international and regional landscape, and safeguard the shared interests of both parties and countries.

And Chinese Ambassador to Laos Fang Hong reaffirmed China’s commitment to working closely with Laos to implement the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two countries. She noted that the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Laos presents an opportunity to deepen exchanges on governance experience, advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and promote the development of both countries’ socialist causes.

On January 13, Thongloun Sisoulith met in the Lao capital Vientiane with Liu Haixing, Special Envoy of General Secretary Xi Jinping and Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee (IDCPC).

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Xi Jinping congratulates Lao leader on re-election

The 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) concluded on January 8, with the re-election of Thongloun Sisoulith as General Secretary.

On the same day, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, sent a congratulatory message to Thongloun Sisoulith.

Xi wrote that the successful convening of the 12th National Congress of the LPRP is highly significant for building on past achievements and opening up new prospects for the development of the party and the socialist cause in Laos. He expressed the hope that under the strong leadership of the LPRP Central Committee with Thongloun Sisoulith at its core, the LPRP and the Lao people will remain united and continue their efforts to successfully fulfill all goals and tasks set forth by the 12th National Congress of the LPRP, continuously make new advances in the socialist cause of Laos, and press forward with resolve toward the party’s centenary goal in 2055.

He added that China and Laos are friendly socialist neighbours connected by shared mountains and rivers. In recent years, through joint efforts of both sides, China-Laos relations have been at their best in history, with the endeavor to build the China-Laos community of shared future with strategic significance steadily deepening and becoming more tangible, yielding a series of fruitful results.

Xi Jinping said he is ready to work with General Secretary Thongloun Sisoulith to strengthen the strategic guidance for the development of China-Laos relations, carry forward the traditional friendship between China and Laos, deepen the exchange of experience in both party and state governance, expand practical cooperation in various fields, and drive the building of the China-Laos community with a shared future toward a high-standard, high-quality and high-level goal, with a view to bring greater benefits to the two peoples, better serve the development of the socialist cause of both countries, and make new contributions to promoting peace, stability, development and prosperity in the region and the world at large.

Among the similar messages received by Thongloun Sisoulith were those from General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam, and President of the Cambodian People’s Party Hun Sen.

The following articles were originally published on the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry and by the KPL Lao News Agency.

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CPC greets Lao party congress

The 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) opened on January 6 in the capital Vientiane.

The congress is being held under the theme “Enhancing the Party’s Strong Leadership, Proactively Building an Independent and Self-Reliant Economy, Continuing to Consolidate the People’s Democratic Regime, and Advancing towards Socialism.”

In a congratulatory message, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) writes:

“As the strong leadership core of the Lao people and the socialist cause of Laos, since the 11th national congress of the party, the Central Committee of the LPRP, led by General Secretary Thongloun Sisoulith, has been committed to promoting the party’s self-building, consolidated its leadership position, united and led the people of all ethnic groups in Laos, actively explored a socialist development path that suits the country’s national conditions, and achieved a series of important progress and results in the party and the country’s various undertakings.”

It adds that both China and Laos are socialist countries led by communist parties and the CPC and the Chinese government have always viewed and handled the relationship between the two parties and countries from a strategic and long-term perspective.

The following article was originally published by the Xinhua News Agency.

BEIJING, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) — The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) on the opening of its 12th National Congress.

As the strong leadership core of the Lao people and the socialist cause of Laos, the message said, since the 11th national congress of the party, the Central Committee of the LPRP, led by General Secretary Thongloun Sisoulith, has been committed to promoting the party’s self-building, consolidated its leadership position, united and led the people of all ethnic groups in Laos, actively explored a socialist development path that suits the country’s national conditions, and achieved a series of important progress and results in the party and the country’s various undertakings.

In the message, the CPC Central Committee said it is sincerely pleased with these achievements and highly evaluates them.

The 12th congress is a milestone in the development process of Laos’ socialist cause, said the message, adding that it will review and approve the party’s third Political Programme and other important political documents, as well as make strategic plans and specific arrangements for the development of the party and the country’s various undertakings in the coming period.

It is believed that under the strong leadership of the LPRP, the Lao people will successfully achieve the goals and tasks set by the congress and advance Laos’ socialist cause to a new stage of development, it said.

Both China and Laos are socialist countries led by communist parties, it noted, adding that the CPC and the Chinese government have always viewed and handled the relationship between the two parties and countries from a strategic and long-term perspective.

In the current new situation, China is willing to work with Laos, following the important consensus of the highest leaders of both parties and countries as the fundamental guide, to strengthen strategic communication, deepen exchanges and cooperation, and steadily promote the building of a China-Laos community with a shared future, it said.

This will help push forward the continuous, sound and stable development of the China-Laos comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, benefit both countries and peoples, and make new positive contributions to world peace, development and progress, it said. 

Laos celebrates 50 years of progress on the socialist road

The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (LPDR) celebrated its 50th founding anniversary on December 2. The establishment of the LPDR was the culmination of decades of heroic struggle, and immense sacrifice, against French colonialism, Japanese militarism, US imperialism and domestic reactionaries, under the leadership of first the Communist Party of Indochina and subsequently the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP).

 General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to General Secretary of the Central Committee of the LPRP and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith marking the anniversary.

Xi Jinping noted that the LPRP has united and led the Lao people in persevering through hardships and forging ahead and achieved gratifying results in the cause of reform and opening up. The people’s livelihoods have continuously improved, and the country’s international and regional influence has been significantly enhanced. As a comrade and brother, China is deeply pleased with this. The Chinese side is firmly convinced that Laos will continue to follow a socialist path suited to its national conditions, successfully convene the 12th National Congress of the LPRP, and continuously open up new prospects for the development of the Party and the country.

Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), led a Chinese party and government delegation on an official visit to Laos from December 1 to 3, and attended celebrations marking the 50th anniversary.

During the visit, Wang met separately with Thongloun Sisoulith, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, and Lao National Assembly (NA) President Saysomphone Phomvihane. He also held talks with Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune, President of the Central Committee of the Lao Front for National Development (LFND).

During his meeting with Thongloun, Wang noted that China is willing to work with Laos to implement the strategic consensus reached by leaders of the two parties and countries, continue to firmly support each other on issues concerning their core interests and major concerns, including the Taiwan question, and accelerate the building of a high-standard, high-quality, and high-level China-Laos community with a shared future. Wang also briefed Thongloun on the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and expressed China’s readiness to deepen exchanges with Laos on governance experience and jointly advance each country’s socialist path.

He thanked President Thongloun for the warm reception and conveyed Xi’s message of congratulations. He commended Laos for its achievements in national development under the leadership of the LPRP and conveyed his best wishes for the upcoming 12th Party Congress to be held in early 2026.

Thongloun congratulated China on the successful convening of the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. He expressed Laos’ sincere appreciation for China’s long-term and valuable support, noting that bilateral relations are at their best in history and that cooperation has brought tangible benefits to the Lao people. He said Laos is committed to working with China to further enhance the building of a Laos-China community with a shared future.

During the visit, Wang attended the Lao National Day rally and military parade marking the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers, inspected the Vientiane Station of the China-Laos Railway, and attended the ceremony celebrating the railway’s fourth anniversary of operation.

Among other distinguished foreign guests attending the celebrations were:

  • General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee, To Lam
  • Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinh (to attend the 48th Meeting of the Vietnam–Laos Intergovernmental Committee on Bilateral Cooperation)
  • Senior Advisor to His Majesty the King and Vice President of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), Samdech Pichey Sena Tea Banh
  • Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and Director General of Cuba’s Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Marta Ayala Ávila
  • Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, Nikolai Zhuravlyov
  • Deputy Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, Vasily Osmakov

A Xinhua News Agency report from the capital Vientiane said that Laos was marking the anniversary with pride and hope:

“In a comprehensive address marking the historic milestone, Thongloun Sisoulith reflected on the nation’s journey. He emphasised the unwavering commitment to the socialist ideal, the great national unity of all Lao ethnic groups, and the continuous strengthening of the people’s democratic regime.

“Thongloun outlined the nation’s steadfast foreign policy of peace, independence, friendship, and cooperation. He also stressed the goal of building a self-reliant economy, and following a balanced development path that harmonises economy, culture, society, and environment toward green and sustainable growth.”

The following articles were originally published on the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry and by the Xinhua News Agency and the KPL Lao News Agency.

Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith on the 50th Anniversary of the Founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

December 2 (MFA) – On December 2, 2025, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith on the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

Xi Jinping noted that the LPRP has united and led the Lao people in persevering through hardships and forging ahead, and achieved gratifying results in the cause of reform and opening-up. The people’s livelihoods have continuously improved, and the country’s international and regional influence has significantly enhanced. As a comrade and brother, China is deeply pleased with this. The Chinese side is firmly convinced that Laos will continue to follow a socialist path suited to its national conditions, successfully convene the 12th National Congress of the LPRP, and continuously open up new prospects for the development of the Party and the country.

Xi Jinping emphasized that during General Secretary Thongloun Sisoulith’s successful visit to China in September this year, he and General Secretary Thongloun Sisoulith reached new strategic common understandings on deepening the building of the China-Laos community with a shared future. China has always prioritized Laos in its neighborhood diplomacy and stands ready to work with Laos to take the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Laos next year as an opportunity to carry forward the traditional friendship, strengthen solidarity and cooperation, continuously deepen and substantiate the China-Laos comprehensive strategic cooperation in the new era, bring more benefits to the two peoples, and make greater contributions to peace and development in the region and the world.

China’s top political advisor pays official visit to Laos

VIENTIANE, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) — China’s top political advisor Wang Huning led a Chinese party and government delegation on an official visit to Laos from Dec. 1 to 3, and attended celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), and his delegation arrived here at the invitation of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and the Lao government.

During the visit, Wang met separately with Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the LPRP Central Committee and Lao president, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, and Lao National Assembly (NA) President Saysomphone Phomvihane. He also held talks with Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune, president of the Central Committee of the Lao Front for National Development (LFND).

During his meeting with Thongloun, Wang noted that China is willing to work with Laos to implement the strategic consensus reached by leaders of the two parties and countries, continue to firmly support each other on issues concerning their core interests and major concerns, including the Taiwan question, and accelerate the building of a high-standard, high-quality, and high-level China-Laos community with a shared future. Wang also briefed Thongloun on the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and expressed China’s readiness to deepen exchanges with Laos on governance experience and jointly advance each country’s socialist path.

Thongloun congratulated China on the successful convening of the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. He expressed Laos’ sincere appreciation for China’s long-term and valuable support, noting that bilateral relations are at their best in history and that cooperation has brought tangible benefits to the Lao people. He said Laos is committed to working with China to further enhance the building of Laos-China community with a shared future, firmly adheres to the one-China principle, and resolutely opposes any erroneous remarks or actions that interfere in China’s internal affairs.

During his meeting with Sonexay, Wang said that under the strategic guidance of leaders of both parties and countries, China-Laos comprehensive strategic cooperation continues to make steady progress, adding that China is ready to deepen strategic coordination with Laos and set an example for building a community with a shared future among neighboring countries.

Sonexay reaffirmed Laos’ firm support for China in safeguarding its core interests, and expressed his country’s willingness to enhance all-round, mutually beneficial cooperation with China and jointly build a high-standard, high-quality, and high-level Laos-China community with a shared future.

During his meeting with Saysomphone, Wang said that the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year presents an opportunity for both sides to deepen practical cooperation across various sectors and inject fresh momentum into their respective socialist modernization efforts. Saysomphone noted that the Laos-China community with a shared future has achieved remarkable progress and expressed Laos’ readiness to strengthen legislative exchanges with China to further advance bilateral friendship and practical cooperation.

During his talks with Sinlavong, Wang said that the CPPCC is willing to work with the LFND to implement the important consensus reached by the two countries’ top leaders, enhance exchanges and cooperation, and tell the story of friendship between the two countries well, so as to play an active role in advancing the building of a China-Laos community with a shared future. Sinlavong said Laos is willing to learn from China’s governance experience and that the LFND will strengthen cooperation and exchanges with the CPPCC to further consolidate bilateral relations.

During the visit, Wang attended the Lao National Day rally and military parade marking the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers, inspected the Vientiane Station of the China-Laos Railway, and attended the ceremony celebrating the railway’s fourth anniversary of operation.

President Thongloun Receives Senior Chinese Delegation

December 3 (KPL) – Lao President and General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP), Comrade Thongloun Sisoulith, met Comrade Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), in Vientiane on 1 December 2025.

Wang is leading a high-level Chinese Party-State delegation on an official goodwill visit to Laos from 1–3 December and is attending events commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Lao PDR.

President Thongloun welcomed the delegation and said the visit underscores the strength of the Laos–China relationship. He noted that China’s participation in the anniversary celebrations reflects continued support for Laos and reinforces the countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership. He also highlighted progress in cooperation between the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) and the CPPCC, and described the Laos–China Railway as a project of long-term strategic significance.

The President expressed appreciation for China’s ongoing support to Laos, both historically and in current development efforts. He reiterated Laos’ consistent adherence to the One-China principle and welcomed the congratulatory message sent by Chinese President Xi Jinping on the national anniversary.

Wang thanked President Thongloun for the warm reception and conveyed Xi’s message of congratulations. He commended Laos for its achievements in national development under the leadership of the LPRP and conveyed his best wishes for the upcoming 12th Party Congress in early 2026.

Wang also briefed the Lao leader on his meetings with the Prime Minister and the President of the LFNC, expressing confidence that the guidance of the two Parties’ top leaders will continue to steer bilateral cooperation toward deeper and more effective progress.

Laos marks 50th founding anniversary with pride, hope

VIENTIANE, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — Laos is alive with celebrations honoring five decades of steady national growth as the country marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic on Tuesday.

The 50th anniversary celebrations began Tuesday morning with a grand parade, broadcast live on television, as residents across the country joined the festivities.

In a comprehensive address marking the historic milestone, Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao president, reflected on the nation’s journey.

He emphasized the unwavering commitment to the socialist ideal, the great national unity of all Lao ethnic groups, and the continuous strengthening of the people’s democratic regime.

Thongloun outlined the nation’s steadfast foreign policy of peace, independence, friendship, and cooperation. He also stressed the goal of building a self-reliant economy, following a balanced development path that harmonizes economy, culture, society, and environment toward green and sustainable growth.

Namfon, a 20-year-old student, expressed hope that Laos will continue to develop in the years ahead, noting that the celebrations serve as a reminder for the next generation to preserve the nation’s achievements and build on the prosperity achieved so far.

Proudly celebrating the nation’s development on this milestone, Noyna, a resident of Vientiane, said that she is firmly committed to contributing and working alongside the leaders to help further develop the country.

The celebrations were broadcast live on television and online, attracting a large audience who actively participated virtually. Netizens shared similar feelings of gratitude and hope.

In the evening, a drone display and fireworks will light up the sky to mark the occasion.

“The drone display rehearsals circulating online went viral a few days ago, offering a glimpse of the spectacular show for the Lao people. It was grand and exciting, and I can’t wait to see it in person,” said Andy.

To mark the occasion, senior Party and government leaders, led by Thongloun, paid tribute at key national monuments on Monday.

Senior leaders and officials from friendly countries attended the celebrations. Leaders from various countries also sent congratulatory messages.

Lao and Chinese communists discuss theory

The Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) held their 13th Theoretical Seminar, November 10-11, in the Lao province of Champassak. The Chinese delegation was headed by Li Shulei, Member of the Political Bureau, Secretary of the Secretariat, and Head of the CPC Central Committee’s Publicity Department.

Thongloun Sisoulith, LPRP General Secretary and President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, met with Li on November 11, on the conclusion of the seminar.

President Thongloun warmly welcomed the delegation, noting that the visit represented a meaningful contribution to strengthening the traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between the two Parties and nations. He emphasised that the visit exemplified the “Four Good” principles of Laos-China relations – good neighbours, good friends, good comrades, and good partners.

The President underscored the importance of the 13th Theoretical Seminar as a significant platform for sharing experiences in Party building, state governance, and national administration. He highlighted that the seminar’s theme was particularly relevant as both Parties are preparing their new five-year socio-economic development plans aimed at advancing socialist development in each country.

For his part, Li Shulei expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and extended congratulations to Laos on the forthcoming 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. He also conveyed his best wishes for the success of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, scheduled for early 2026. He further commended the recent meeting between President Thongloun and President Xi Jinping in Beijing in September 2025, describing it as substantive and forward-looking.

Following his visit to Laos, Li Shulei continued to Vietnam, where he attended the 20th theory seminar between the CPC and the Communist Party of Vietnam.

The following article was originally published by the KPL Lao News Agency. A report was also carried by the Xinhua News Agency.

State President and Party General Secretary Thongloun Sisoulith received a senior delegation from the Communist Party of China (CPC) led by Mr. Li Shulei, Member of the Political Bureau, Secretary of the Secretariat, and Head of the CPC Central Committee’s Publicity Department.

The meeting took place on 11 November 2025 at the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Office in Vientiane. The Chinese delegation visited Laos to attend the 13th Lao–Chinese Theoretical Seminar, held from 10 to 11 November in Champassak Province.

President Thongloun warmly welcomed the delegation, noting that the visit represented a meaningful contribution to strengthening the traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between the two Parties and nations. He emphasized that the visit exemplified the “Four Good” principles of Laos–China relations — good neighbours, good friends, good comrades, and good partners.

He also commended the close cooperation between the Central Publicity and Training Boards of the two Parties and encouraged both sides to continue enhancing collaboration and information exchange.

The President underscored the importance of the 13th Theoretical Seminar as a significant platform for sharing experiences in Party building, state governance, and national administration. He highlighted that the seminar’s theme was particularly relevant as both Parties are preparing their new five-year socio-economic development plans aimed at advancing socialist development in each country.

For his part, Mr. Li Shulei expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and extended congratulations to Laos on the forthcoming 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. He also conveyed his best wishes for the success of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, scheduled for early 2026.

Mr. Li commended the recent meeting between President Thongloun and President Xi Jinping in Beijing in September 2025, describing it as substantive and forward-looking. He noted that the outcomes of the meeting would provide further guidance for strengthening cooperation between the two Parties and countries.

He expressed confidence that, under the leadership of both Parties, China–Laos relations will continue to deepen, becoming more effective and comprehensive in the years to come.

The traditional friendship between Laos and China is at its best in history

The opening session of our China Conference 2025, held in London on September 27, was addressed by senior diplomats from the embassies of the People’s Republic of China, Republic of Cuba, Russian Federation, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

We are very pleased to print below the warm speech given by Comrade Thavone Singharaj, Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission of the Lao Embassy.

The speech outlines the thriving bilateral relations, across various sectors, between the two socialist neighbours as Laos prepares for its 12th national party congress, due to be held in early 2026, and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the people’s democratic republic on December 2nd this year.

It is a profound privilege and honour for me to join comrades today, and I would like to thank Comrade Keith Bennett for giving this opportunity.

As you may know, this year marks the 76th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China whereby we are about to hear stories of both the past and current development of China later today. While I am taking the floor, I would like to express my congratulations and appreciation for the successful hosting of the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit 2025, as well as the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War held earlier this month. These two historical events organised by the Party and State of China are considered to elevate the role of the Communist Party of China and the People’s Republic of China on the international stage, showing the world community the strength and growth of the People’s Republic of China amidst the complex changes in the regional and international situation in recent years.

I would also like to congratulate the outstanding achievements that the Party, State and people of China have achieved under the leadership of the Communist Party of China with General Secretary and President Xi Jinping at the core, especially the implementation of the Resolutions of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the 14th Five-Year Plan for Socio-Economic Development of the Chinese Government, just to name some.

Back to 25 April 1961, Laos and China established bilateral relations making this year the 64th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Since then, our bilateral relations and cooperation have gradually enhanced from strength to strength. Our two nations have stood side-by-side through times of struggle and currently work together to advance socialist development and prosperity.

The latest visit to China by H.E. Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (LPDR) on 4-6 September has brought our bilateral relations to a greater height. Our two nations have signed a total of 11 cooperation documents in order to pave the way for our future directions. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to work together and also agreed to focus on the operation of the China-Laos Railway and development along the route to upgrade key projects in defence, law enforcement and security, and other fields. In addition, both sides valued that the Laos-China and China-Laos relationship is now at the best in history and will work together to implement a new shared future Master Plan (2024-2028) and pledged to accelerate its implementation for even greater success, which has laid a strong foundation for cooperation across multiple sectors.

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