Photo taken on Nov. 27, 2020 shows a view of the lighting system project aided by China at Patuxay monument park in Vientiane, Laos. The launching ceremony for China-aided lighting system of the Lao capital's downtown area was held in Vientiane. The China-aided lighting system project includes upgrading the fountain, lighting, audio and irrigation system of the park, renovating the lighting system of seven major streets in Vientiane downtown, and building a related control center and video surveillance system. The launching ceremony was held on the occasion of the coming 45th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People's Democratic Republic. The whole project is to be completed by the end of February 2021. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)