Key facts
- Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith arrived in Hangzhou on Tuesday.
- The state visit is scheduled to run from June 2 to June 6.
- The visit is expected to last for five days.
Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith's arrival in Hangzhou for a five-day state visit marks a significant diplomatic engagement between Laos and China. Such visits typically involve discussions on bilateral cooperation, trade, and investment, potentially influencing China's economic reach in Southeast Asia and Laos's development path.