Lai Chau, Nov. 11 -- Vietnam's northern province of Lai Chau and China's Yunnan province held a ceremony on November 10 to announce the upgrade of the Ma Lu Thang (Vietnam) - Jinshuihe (China) pair of border gates to international status. The milestone marks a new stage in economic and trade cooperation and friendly exchanges between the two localities. Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Lai Chau Ha Trong Hai said that the upgrade reflects the attention and direction of the two countries' governments, as well as close and responsible coordination among ministries, agencies and sectors and the authorities of Lai Chau and Yunnan provinces. The event will not only strengthen friendship and cooperation between t...