China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand hold joint exercise to combat illegal activities

      Law enforcement authorities from China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand held a joint exercise on Wednesday in the Mengmo waters of Laos, 11 kilometers away from the upper reaches of the "Golden Triangle" of the #Mekong River, to crack down on illegal activities. The four countries have been conducting joint patrols on the Mekong River since 2011. It is a powerful move to address security challenges and safeguard the environment for development in the Mekong basin.