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China, Laos launch first 500-kV cross-border AC power link
By Xinhua Published: Apr 22, 2026 01:38 PM
This file photo taken on Nov. 30, 2025 shows a view of a 500-kV substation in Namor District of Oudomxay Province, Laos. China's first 500-kV cross-border alternating-current power interconnection project went into operation on Monday, sharply expanding electricity exchange capacity between China and Laos, China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. said. (China Southern Power Grid/Handout via Xinhua)

This file photo taken on Nov. 30, 2025 shows a view of a 500-kV substation in Namor District of Oudomxay Province, Laos. China's first 500-kV cross-border alternating-current power interconnection project went into operation on Monday, sharply expanding electricity exchange capacity between China and Laos, China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. said. (China Southern Power Grid/Handout via Xinhua)


This file photo taken on Nov. 11, 2025 shows a section of power transmission line of the China-Laos 500-kV interconnection project in Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. China's first 500-kV cross-border alternating-current power interconnection project went into operation on Monday, sharply expanding electricity exchange capacity between China and Laos, China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. said. (China Southern Power Grid/Handout via Xinhua)

This file photo taken on Nov. 11, 2025 shows a section of power transmission line of the China-Laos 500-kV interconnection project in Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. China's first 500-kV cross-border alternating-current power interconnection project went into operation on Monday, sharply expanding electricity exchange capacity between China and Laos, China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. said. (China Southern Power Grid/Handout via Xinhua)


An aerial drone photo shows technicians inspecting a section of power transmission line of the China-Laos 500-kV interconnection project in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 14, 2026.

An aerial drone photo shows technicians inspecting a section of power transmission line of the China-Laos 500-kV interconnection project in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 14, 2026.


A drone photo shows technicians inspecting a section of power transmission line of the China-Laos 500-kV interconnection project in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 14, 2026.

A drone photo shows technicians inspecting a section of power transmission line of the China-Laos 500-kV interconnection project in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 14, 2026.