Mr. Lu Dongfu, vice minister of the Ministry of Railways, paid a visit to XTBG on March 24. His visit was from the schedule of primary investigation on the construction of Yuxi-Mohan railway, middle line of the Pan-Asian railway.

Executive vice Governor Luo Zhengfu of Yunnan and other local officials accompanied the inspection tour.

Listening to brief introduction by Prof. Dr. Chen Jin, the vice minister urged local government to give continued support for the sustainable development of XTBG.

Dr. Chen Jin introduces rare flowers to the officials

Chen Jin, Lu Dongfu, Jiang Pusheng (from left)

 Included in the country's medium- and long-term railway network plan, the Yuxi-Mohan line is expected to be completed and put into operation before 2020. The network is featured with land transport links connecting China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

　 The railway will bring various benefits in economy, trade, and tourism development in Yunnan. XTBG will also get an impetus for development.