The Jinghong Hydropower Station in Yunnan province is one of several China has built on the Mekong River, which is known as Lancang in Mandarin. Photo: Xinhua
The Jinghong Hydropower Station in Yunnan province is one of several China has built on the Mekong River, which is known as Lancang in Mandarin. Photo: Xinhua
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Five things to know about the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation summit

Five-year development plan, including construction of hydropower dams, is expected to top agenda at Mekong River nations’ conference in Cambodia

Topic |   Diplomacy
Laura Zhou
Laura Zhou

Updated: 7:22pm, 3 Jul, 2018

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The Jinghong Hydropower Station in Yunnan province is one of several China has built on the Mekong River, which is known as Lancang in Mandarin. Photo: Xinhua
The Jinghong Hydropower Station in Yunnan province is one of several China has built on the Mekong River, which is known as Lancang in Mandarin. Photo: Xinhua
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