Explore how China’s expansive rail projects across Southeast Asia, including Laos, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, are set to redefine global travel dynamics.

China and the five other Lancang-Mekong countries, united by their geography of mountains and rivers, share deep cultural ties and function as a closely-knit family. In 2023, significant milestones were celebrated, marking the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the 10th anniversary of the vision to build a harmonious global community, and the 10th anniversary of pursuing diplomacy based on goodwill, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness in the neighborhood.

Foreign tourists are likely to get 11% sales tax refunds on their shopping in the gigantic city of Chongqing that will commence next month as per a statement of the finance ministry of China.   Chongqing is reputed for its …