China-Laos trade, economic cooperation continuously develop in past 20 years

VIENTIANE — Trade and economic cooperation between China and Laos has continuously developed in the past 20 years, said Zhao Chenggang, Chargé d'affaires of Chinese Embassy in Laos on Thursday.

Under the support of leaders of the two countries as well as efforts of Laos-China Cooperation Commission, bilateral trade and economic cooperation has achieved great results, the official said at a ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of Laos-China Cooperation Commission.

China has now become the biggest foreign donor to Laos, biggest investor and the second largest trade partner of Laos, he said.