Vientiane:Vientiane Capital The Mekong-Lancang film festival, held in Vientiane Capital, attracted around 200 attendees, including representatives from film and television organizations across six countries in the Mekong-Lancang region. The event also saw participation from industry specialists and members of the public.

According to Lao News Agency, the festival was a collaborative effort organized by Chinese and Lao bodies, along with the government of China's Yunnan province, as part of a week-long celebration marking the 10th anniversary of Mekong-Lancang cooperation. The festival's themes were 'The Wisdom of Mekong-Lancang River Cooperation', 'The Growth of Mekong-Lancang River Cooperation', and 'Dreaming Together'.

The opening performance, titled 'Hello China! Hello Laos!', featured a unique blend of technology and culture, with robots dancing alongside performers from both countries. The performance also included singers joining an AI-generated digital performer to sing 'Friends on the Road'. Furthermore, the show incorporated AI for live translations in Chinese, Lao, and English, supported technically by Kunming University of Science and Technology.

During the festival, organizers announced 12 new projects as part of the Mekong-Lancang audiovisual cooperation's new phase. The projects include joint broadcasting and translation initiatives, co-produced short dramas and documentaries, youth exchanges, talent development, and livestreaming activities. These initiatives aim to enhance collaboration in media production and technology among countries in the region.

The festival's organizers emphasized that the program is designed to facilitate the sharing of audiovisual content and expertise, thereby strengthening regional cooperation in the media industry.