From the Mekong River to the China Laos border, a once barren mountain forest is transforming into an industrial hotspot for cross-border cooperation. The Moding Mohan Economic Cooperation Zone has emerged, carrying the grand vision of interconnection and intercommunication between the two countries, quietly spreading a new picture of mutual benefit and win-win between the mountains and the country's borders.

On site survey of construction status

On August 17, 2026, Laotian Prime Minister Songsai Sipangdun led leaders from multiple ministries to conduct research on the Moding Special Economic Zone, helping to accelerate the construction of the Moding Mohan Economic Cooperation Zone and deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Laos. Accompanied by relevant leaders from Langnanta Province, relevant enterprises participated in the reception and reporting. The research team conducted on-site inspections of the core industrial sectors of the special zone, overlooking the entire cooperation zone, and thoroughly verified the progress of key infrastructure projects such as cross-border highways, port expansion, and fence construction. They affirmed the achievements of the special zone's interconnection construction and called for continuous improvement of the cross-border transportation system to ensure smooth industrial and supply chains.

Subsequently, a work report meeting was held on site, where local governments and project enterprises reported on the development and key construction work of the special zone. At present, the construction of multiple sectors in the special zone is accelerating, the data industry park is progressing in an orderly manner, and the comprehensive carrying capacity is continuously improving. Various parties have put forward suggestions for promoting key work such as closed operation and policy coordination.

Highly recognized development achievements

Prime Minister Song Sai deployed the work on site, requiring all departments in Laos to strengthen coordination, fully guarantee the fence closure and normal operation of the cooperation zone, and promote the implementation of various tasks. The Premier highly affirmed the achievements of the construction of Haichuan Industrial Park. The cross-border logistics channels in the park are fully unobstructed, effectively driving the growth of foreign trade. The continuous clustering of settled enterprises highlights the high-quality business environment and development potential of Moding. He stated that the development of the park is a vivid result of the implementation of China Laos strategic cooperation, laying a solid industrial foundation for cross-border cooperation, and encouraging the park to continue to cluster industries, optimize ecology, create a benchmark for cross-border cooperation, and help promote the economic development of Laos.

Anchor the future development direction

The Moding Mohan Cooperation Zone is the core platform for China Laos connectivity and economic and trade cooperation. Currently, it is in a critical period of port upgrading and border closure. This high-level research demonstrates the high attention of the Laotian government. Keywords: Moding Special Zone, Cross border Cooperation, Infrastructure Quality Improvement

Next, Boten Special Zone will fully implement the research instructions, closely follow the requirements of the the Belt and Road and the construction of a community of shared future between China and Laos, improve infrastructure, foster industries, develop the digital economy, deepen bilateral cooperation, and tackle key tasks. Continuously deepening cross-border cooperation, assisting in the construction of the Indochina Peninsula Economic Corridor, and empowering high-level mutually beneficial and win-win development between China and Laos.Editor/Gong Ziwei