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Zhang Lei: Active participation and structural enhancement

云南大学国际关系研究院·区域国别研究院副教授张蕾：积极参与 优化结构

“Yunnan is one of the first provinces railways, airways, and waterways link- Yunnan University, stated that over the to rules and standards, as well as “heart
in China to engage in the GMS economic ing the five Mekong countries is rapidly past 30 years since the launch of GMS connectivity” through cultural exchanges.
cooperation, playing a significant role in taking shape. The China-Laos Railway cooperation, significant achievements In recent years, trade volume between
regional collaboration,” stated Zhang Lei, has become a crucial corridor for both have been made in supporting infrastruc- Yunnan and the Mekong countries has
emphasizing Yunnan’s role a vital hub passengers and goods. With the launch of ture development, promoting socioeco- been consistently rising, accompanied by
and frontline gateway for cooperation and international freight trains such as the Lan- nomic progress in the region, enhancing an optimized trade structure that injects
exchange between China and the Mekong cang-Mekong-Chengdu-Europe Express people’s well-being, and fostering dia- new momentum into regional economic
countries. and the Shanghai-Kunming Lancang-Me- logue and communication. The results of growth. Additionally, Yunnan has made
Zhang pointed out that Yunnan has kong Express, a new development model is infrastructure connectivity between Yun- substantial efforts to promote cultural
been actively engaged in all levels of GMS emerging—where major corridors enhance nan and the Mekong countries are par- exchange and academic cooperation, fa-
cooperation meetings and is promoting integrated logistics, integrated logistics ticularly noteworthy. Iconic projects such cilitating deeper mutual understanding and
the development of the GMS economic foster extensive trade, and extensive trade as the China-Laos Railway and the Siem friendships among nations. (Zhang Lei is
corridor. “Yunnan is also a key participant assemble significant industries. Reap Angkor International Airport in an associate Professor at the Institute of
in the GMS cooperation mechanism,” he Gao Lisha, an associate researcher at Cambodia not only symbolize “hard con- International Relations & Regional and
remarked. For instance, a multi-modal the Institute of Belt and Road Studies and nectivity” in terms of infrastructure but Country Studies, Yunnan University.)
transportation network comprising roads, the Institute of International Relations at also promote “soft connectivity” related

AN Kuntheara: Improving mechanisms to drive

development

柬埔寨新鲜新闻副总编辑安昆提拉：完善机制 推动发展

“More diverse, deeper, and more ef- anisms like the GMS economic cooperation growth. The construction of Siem Reap and Cambodian cultures, while AN
fective.” This represents AN Kuntheara’s and Cambodia-China collaboration. The Angkor International Airport has not only Kuntheara also gained a deeper under-
overall impression of the collaboration effective functioning of these partnerships made it significantly easier for foreign standing of Yunnan, the nearest Chi-
among GMS member countries. not only highlights the collective efforts of tourists to visit Angkor Wat and explore nese province to Cambodia. “Yunnan
On November 5, Cambodian Prime all member countries, including Cambodia, Cambodia’s ancient civilization, but it has unique geographical advantages
Minister Hun Manet led a delegation but also yields significant developmental has also generated numerous local job and plays a vital role in fostering coop-
from Phnom Penh to Kunming to attend achievements for Cambodia,” said AN opportunities, fostering the growth of the eration and exchanges between China
th
the 8 Leaders’ Meeting of the Greater Kuntheara, emphasizing that the ongoing aviation and service sectors. and the five neighboring countries:
Mekong Subregion (GMS) Economic enhancement of these cooperative mecha- In June of this year, AN Kuntheara Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos,
Cooperation. This was Hun Manet’s sec- nisms has greatly strengthened the impact was present for the unveiling of the and Cambodia,” said AN Kuntheara,
ond visit to China since he became Prime of collaboration between Cambodia and China-Cambodia Cultural Corridor at expressing confidence that this “Yunnan
Minister and his first visit to Yunnan China. Siem Reap Angkor International Air- Rendezvous” will be advantageous for all
since taking office. In his view, the ongoing enhance- port. During this event, travelers passing parties involved. (AN Kuntheara is the
“As a Cambodian, I am incredibly proud ment of infrastructure development lays through the corridor had the opportunity Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Fresh News in
and pleased with the development of mech- a strong foundation for Cambodia’s to immerse themselves in both Chinese Cambodia.)