The power network in the Asia-Pacific still faces common challenges such as accessibility and mismatches in resource and demand, which make energy cooperation within the region even more important, said Chhoeun Raksmey of Cambodia"s Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation.

　　In response, Yang Bo, a project commercial specialist at China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd., shared his insights. He has been involved in China"s first 500-kV cross-border alternating-current power link in Laos, which came into operation in April.

　　Earlier this month, hydropower from northern Laos reached the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for the first time via the link, and is expected to reach a total transmission volume of approximately 600 million kWh by the end of October.

　　"This bilateral power cooperation program allows Laos to translate its resource endowments into tangible economic gains for local communities, strengthening its role as a regional clean energy hub," Yang told Xinhua.

　　Laos" green power arriving in Shenzhen comes as China deepens its green transition cooperation with regional partners. Under frameworks including the Belt and Road Initiative and the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation mechanism, China has actively participated in cross-border construction of clean energy projects in wind, solar, hydropower and energy storage, propelling the region"s green development.

　　Such cooperation also introduces leading photovoltaic technology, power-grid equipment, intelligent dispatching systems and energy-management solutions, helping advance power supply reliability and energy efficiency, said Chisa Jermwarayukorn, secretary-general of the Asia-Pacific Think Tank.

　　She added that this approach will enable countries in the region to stay more closely connected and become long-term partners.