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China & Laos

27 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026

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China: China>>> is a key player in this event, hosting the state visit and seeking to deepen its strategic and economic ties with Laos>>> through various cooperation initiatives, including the China-Laos Economic Corridor and Belt and Road Initiative.
Laos: Laos>>> is a key participant in this event, with its President visiting China>>> to strengthen political mutual trust and expand cooperation in areas like infrastructure, digital economy, and security, aiming to transform from a landlocked to a land-linked hub.
Jun 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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Tech
China: Beneficiary of enhanced international reputation in conservation; its policies and funding enable XTBG's work.
Laos: Recipient of conservation support for Asian elephants; researchers from Laos trained at XTBG.
Aug 05, 2026 · 8 articles
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International
China: China is the host and main driver of the CAECW, using it to strengthen regional ties and export its educational models, which may enhance its soft power and economic influence in ASEAN.
Laos: Laos highlighted its joint railway vocational college with China, expecting deeper cooperation in smart education and AI to supply skilled talent for its emerging sectors.
Aug 03, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
China: China reported large losses from scams and has been pressuring regional authorities to crack down; extraditions of alleged scam bosses from Cambodia to China occurred, but Chinese-origin syndicates remain central to the problem.
Laos: Laos hosted scam operations that have been partially displaced due to enforcement actions.
Jul 21, 2026 · 35 articles
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International
China: China is the initiator and host of the alliance, positioning itself as a leader in global anti-fraud efforts.
Laos: Laos cooperated with China in arresting and repatriating fraud suspects.
Jul 24, 2026 · 9 articles
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International
China: Chinese criminal gangs are largely responsible for running the cyberfraud centers in Southeast Asia, and China has cooperated with Cambodia in extraditing alleged scam kingpins. This event reflects ongoing efforts to combat transnational crime originating from China.
Laos: Laos is mentioned as a country where cyberfraud compounds have proliferated, indicating its role in the regional cybercrime industry.
May 27, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
China: Its ambassador to Malaysia met with the ICAC delegation.
Laos: Participated in the meeting.
Jul 20, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
China: Hosted WAIC 2026, launched WAICO, announced AI training and cooperation initiatives, positioning itself as global AI governance leader.
Laos: Became WAICO founding member.
Jul 08, 2026 · 315 articles
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China: China is a focus of U.S. defense policy in the Indo-Pacific, with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth softening past comments but maintaining commitment to regional security.
Laos: Laos is experiencing ongoing rescue efforts for villagers trapped in a flooded cave, with heavy rains complicating the search.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
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International
China: Hosted Min Aung Hlaing's visit; not directly involved in this event.
Laos: ASEAN member visited by Min Aung Hlaing; not directly involved in this event.
Aug 03, 2026 · 22 articles
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International
China: China reported stronger-than-expected export and import growth, driven by demand for autos and technology goods, despite the Iran war.
Laos: Laos is conducting a rescue operation for two people trapped in a flooded cave, highlighting the challenges of natural disasters in the region.
May 18, 2026 · 316 articles
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Tech
China: China is the location where the first patient was treated with CS-206 and where some clinical trials for CS-101 were conducted.
Laos: Laos is one of the countries where patients with beta-thalassemia were successfully treated with CS-101.
Jun 02, 2026 · 8 articles
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International
China: Key ally of Myanmar; its recognition of the regime is part of the broader diplomatic context.
Laos: ASEAN member visited by Min Aung Hlaing as part of his regional outreach.
Aug 03, 2026 · 37 articles
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Business
China: China is a destination for outbound Korean travelers using GLN's services, and Taiwanese travelers are noted as from 'Taiwan (China)'.
Laos: Laos is a destination for outbound Korean travelers using GLN's services.
Aug 10, 2026 · 11 articles
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Accidents
China: Previously validated by WHO for eliminating trachoma.
Laos: Previously validated by WHO for eliminating trachoma.
Jul 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Laos: Laos was hit with a 40% tariff by Donald Trump.
Aug 30, 2025 · 6 articles
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International
Dec 21, 2025 · 22 articles
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Domestic
Dec 18, 2025 · 22 articles
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Regulatory
Laos: Laos is one of the 40 countries facing a full ban on poultry and table egg imports to Saudi Arabia.
Feb 24, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Feb 02, 2026 · 8 articles
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International
Mar 23, 2026 · 17 articles
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Business
Laos: Laos is mentioned as a current source of heavy rare earth feedstocks, alongside China, which the market relies on in the short to medium term.
Apr 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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Accidents
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
May 06, 2026 · 42 articles
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Regulatory
May 09, 2026 · 10 articles
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Business
Laos: Laos is involved in a rescue operation for villagers trapped in a flooded cave, with international assistance.
May 26, 2026 · 9 articles
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International
Laos: Laos was listed as an ASEAN member whose Prime Minister attended the summit.
Jun 11, 2026 · 53 articles
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