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A total of 1.02 million tonnes of goods have been transported via the Laos-China Railway since the rail link became operational eight months ago, Xinhua reported on Wednesday. The total value of these goods was about 9.14 billion yuan (about US$1.35 billion). Containers being loaded on the Laos-China freight train ( right ) at the Thanaleng Dry Port. --Photo Bee