Since the completion and opening of the China-Laos Railway, more convenient conditions have been created for economic and trade exchanges and people-to-people exchanges between China and Laos, and the upsurge of learning Chinese of the Lao people has continued to heat up.

【Commentary】From March 3 to 18, a delegation from the Taqu Municipal Government of Kammouane Province, Laos went to Chongzuo City, Guangxi Province to exchange and cooperate matters. Joined by 20 students from the city, who will study Chinese language and literature, international economics and trade at Guangxi Normal University for Nationalities.

Guangxi Normal University for Nationalities is located in Chongzuo City, over the years, the school has trained students from Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and other ASEAN countries, of which more than 20 Lao graduates serve in the operation of the China-Laos Railway.

【Commentary】Wang Anna, a 2019 international economics and trade student at Guangxi Normal University for Nationalities, has been taking online classes in Laos for three years due to the impact of the new crown epidemic.

【During the same period】Lao student Wang Anna

For three years, I have been taking online classes at home. Then I myself chatted with Chinese friends at home, listened to Chinese songs, and watched Chinese movies, so my Chinese was a little smoother.

【Commentary】In June this year, Anna Wang will usher in the graduation season. She hopes that her comprehensive Chinese language ability can open up a "green channel" for her to find a job. Wang Anna said that after the opening of the China-Laos Railway, the economic and trade cooperation between Laos and China has become closer, and the demand for Chinese talents by enterprises has also increased Chinese.

【During the same period】Lao student Wang Anna

The Chinese companies over there are looking for graduates who can say Chinese or have studied in China, so I think this opportunity is a little more.

As a student majoring in Chinese language and literature, his dream is to become a translator.

【During the same period】Lao student Wang Wei'an

I finished my studies Chinese and then I wanted to go back to Laos to find a job, which was a translator. (Do you want to stay in China for employment?) I also like China, I like Chinese food, and I like Chinese scenery, because there are many beautiful places in China.

【Commentary】When Arya, a Lao student, first arrived in Guangxi, she did not speak Chinese smoothly. Arya's father worked in international trade, and his company had close dealings with Chinese companies. The purpose of Arya's visit is to learn Chinese and international economic and trade knowledge, and to become a "bridge" for economic and trade cooperation between Laos and China in the future.

【Commentary】According to reports, Chongzuo City and Taqu City concluded international sister cities in 2015. Over the years, the two cities have focused on expanding cooperation in humanities and education, and Chongzuo City has enrolled a total of 40 students from Taqu City and provided them with international sister city scholarships. In the future, the two cities will work together to promote cooperation in the field of education, explore the formation of a talent and youth exchange mechanism, and comprehensively carry out multi-level practical cooperation in various fields.

Pukang Sundara, Deputy Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Committee of Thagqu City, Khammouang Province

We are very happy that the China-Laos Railway can be put into operation, and we will work with Chongzuo City to cultivate talents and send more talents to the tourism and international trade industries, so as to promote the development between Laos and China.

Reporting by Chen Qiuxia, Chen Yanyou, Xie Tingting, and Chongzuo, Guangxi

Responsible Editor: [Luo Pan]