Laos, a landlocked country located in Southeast Asia, has actively developed its economy in recent years and strived to improve people's living standards. As a friendly neighbor of Laos, China has always been committed to supporting the development of Laos. Among them, the hydropower stations built by China have brought huge changes to the economic development of Laos.

Laos was once a country dominated by agriculture and its economy was relatively backward. However, the construction of China's hydropower stations has provided strong support for Laos' economic development. First, the construction of hydropower stations increases employment opportunities and provides local residents with a stable source of income. Secondly, the electricity provided by hydropower stations has guaranteed the industrial development of Laos and promoted the industrialization process. In addition, the construction of hydropower stations has also promoted the economic development of surrounding areas and attracted more investment and development. Editor/Xu Shengpeng