An aerial photo taken on July 14, 2026 shows a view of Pakse city in Champasak Province, Laos. Pakse, the capital of Champasak Province, serves as a major economic and transportation hub in southern Laos. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

An aerial photo taken on July 14, 2026 shows a view of Pakse city in Champasak Province, Laos. Pakse, the capital of Champasak Province, serves as a major economic and transportation hub in southern Laos. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

An aerial photo taken on July 14, 2026 shows a view of Pakse city in Champasak Province, Laos. Pakse, the capital of Champasak Province, serves as a major economic and transportation hub in southern Laos. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

An aerial photo taken on July 14, 2026 shows a view of Pakse city in Champasak Province, Laos. Pakse, the capital of Champasak Province, serves as a major economic and transportation hub in southern Laos. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

An aerial photo taken on July 14, 2026 shows a view of Pakse city in Champasak Province, Laos. Pakse, the capital of Champasak Province, serves as a major economic and transportation hub in southern Laos. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

An aerial photo taken on July 14, 2026 shows a view of Pakse city in Champasak Province, Laos. Pakse, the capital of Champasak Province, serves as a major economic and transportation hub in southern Laos. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

An aerial photo taken on July 14, 2026 shows a view of Pakse city in Champasak Province, Laos. Pakse, the capital of Champasak Province, serves as a major economic and transportation hub in southern Laos. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)