A report detailing the Top 10 News Stories on **2025 Lancang-Mekong Cooperation** was officially released on **February 4, 2026**, in **Luang Prabang, Laos**. This event showcased significant achievements in collaboration among the six Lancang-Mekong countries over the past year. The ceremony was attended by prominent figures, including **Yu Yunquan**, Vice President of the **China International Communications Group (CICG)**, and **Khammone Chanthachith**, Deputy Head of the Propaganda and Training Commission of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee.
During the event, over **200 representatives** from China and the Mekong countries, including scholars and experts, gathered to celebrate the advancements made in connectivity, economic development, and security governance. Yu Yunquan emphasized that the list serves as a vivid record of the shared achievements and confidence among the six countries in promoting cooperation and common development.
Highlights of Cooperation and Future Goals
Khammone Chanthachith noted that the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation mechanism had completed its first decade, making significant contributions to Laos’ socio-economic development and strengthening the friendship between Laos and China. He pointed out that media cooperation has been vital in fostering a solid public foundation for a community with a shared future.
The event also celebrated the **65th anniversary** of diplomatic relations between Laos and China, reflecting joint efforts to enhance dialogue among civilizations. **Khamla Lianpadit**, Deputy Secretary of the Luang Prabang Provincial Party Committee, highlighted the transformative impact of the **China-Laos Railway** on tourism, employment, and heritage conservation in the region.
In a video address, **Wang Dexin**, Counselor of the Department of Asian Affairs of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, described the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation as a “golden platform” for regional collaboration. He noted that the top stories reflect tangible outcomes achieved over the past year and reiterated China’s commitment to expanding cooperation in areas such as connectivity, industrial supply chains, artificial intelligence, and green development.
Significant Achievements and Collaborative Efforts
The Top 10 News Stories included key developments in head-of-state diplomacy, ministerial meetings focused on foreign affairs and law enforcement security, advancements in water resource cooperation, and increased trade between China and Mekong countries. The event underscored the importance of diverse communication platforms in promoting the Lancang-Mekong narrative and fostering broader dialogue.
The stories were jointly selected by the **CICG Center for Asia-Pacific**, the **Yunnan International Communication Center for South and Southeast Asia**, and mainstream media from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Launched six years ago, this initiative aims to review achievements, share experiences, and promote exchanges among governments, businesses, academia, and media across the region.
Additionally, the release event featured a tea cultural activity, emphasizing friendship and cultural exchange through this traditional beverage. As the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation continues to evolve, the emphasis on innovative approaches and deepening cultural ties remains crucial for fostering a closer community with a shared future among the participating nations.
