China has decided to issue the Lancang-Mekong Visa to the five Mekong countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam). Five-year multiple-entry visas will be issued to qualified business personnel. The Lancang-Mekong Visa will undoubtedly strengthen personnel exchanges in the region, further boosting cooperation. China and Mekong countries will continue to maintain and deepen cooperation in conventional areas such as poverty alleviation, development, connectivity and water resources management. (Bo)