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April 17, 2003 SW China border port plays pivotal economic role   KUNMING, April 17 (Xinhuanet) -- Simao Port, on the lower reaches of the Lancang River in Yunnan province, has been playing a vital role in forging ties between southwest China and nations along the Lancang-Mekong River since it was designated as a top-grade open port by the state council in 1993. Built in 1990, Simao is China's first international port along the Lancang River ...... Read more on Xinhua News Agency Search for hotel Destination O Other destinations Check-in date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Check-out date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Search on Select the subject:  All News Ports Tourism Database Aviation Trucking Index Home Page Press Review - Piazza Matteotti 1/3 - 16123 Genoa - ITALY phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail