🌊 Ready for an adventure? Let’s dive into the story of how China and its neighbors in Southeast Asia are becoming super friends! 🤝
The Magical Waterfall that Connects Two Countries
Imagine a gigantic waterfall that’s so big, it spans two countries! That’s the Detian-Ban Gioc Waterfall, the largest cross-border waterfall in Asia. On one side is China 🇨🇳, and on the other is Vietnam 🇻🇳.
Since last October, tourists from both countries have been able to explore this amazing place together! They’ve set up special travel arrangements, like group bookings and guided tours, so it’s easy and fun to visit. 🌟
Building Bridges of Friendship
The waterfall is just one way China and the countries of ASEAN (that’s the Association of Southeast Asian Nations 🌏) are becoming closer friends. They believe that by working together and understanding each other, they can build a better future for everyone! 🎉
A Friendship Over 1,000 Years Old
Did you know that China and Southeast Asian countries have been connected for over a thousand years? 😲 Back in the Tang Dynasty (which was from 618 to 907), Chinese merchants traveled to these places to trade goods and ideas.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
In recent times, China and ASEAN countries have been teaming up on big projects. For example:
- The China-Laos Railway 🚆 makes travel faster between China and Laos.
- The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway in Indonesia helps people get around quickly! 🚄
- They’ve also built airports and expressways to connect more places. ✈️
These projects help people travel, trade, and learn from each other. It makes life better for everyone! 😊
Looking Ahead to an Exciting Future
This year, mayors (that’s like the leaders of cities) from China and ASEAN countries are meeting to talk about smart cities 🤖🏙️. They want to use cool technology to make their cities better places to live!
By sharing ideas and working together, China and its Southeast Asian friends are showing the world how awesome teamwork can be! 🌟
Join the Adventure!
Who knows? Maybe one day you’ll visit the Detian-Ban Gioc Waterfall, or even help build friendships between countries! 🌏❤️
Reference(s):
China, ASEAN see fruitful cooperation in people-to-people exchanges
cgtn.com
