VIENTIANE, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- An agreement on Lao national television channel upgrade project with Chinese sponsor has been signed in Lao capital Vientiane.
The agreement was signed by the Economic Counselor of Chinese Embassy in Laos Wang Qihui and Bounchao Pichit, head of Lao National Television on January 26.
The project includes upgrade of studio, editing system, transmission and conversion system, provision of high-definition broadcasting vehicles and portable transmission equipment, among others.
The project is expected to raise the production quality standard of Lao television programs and provide technical support for better exchange of radio, film and television between China and Laos.