Signs adorn a road in Sanya, Hainan province, congratulating the city on hosting the first Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Leaders' Meeting, which takes place on Wednesday.

Premier Li Keqiang will attend a welcoming dinner on Tuesday before meeting with leaders from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam the following day.

During the gathering, Li will hold bilateral meetings with leaders from the five countries. He will also meet the media together with Thai Premier Prayut Chan-o-cha.