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Laos-China relations
January 25, 2023
A Touch of Populism and Austerity from Laos’ New PM
By David Hutt
A month after his appointment, Sonexay Siphandone has given some indication of how he plans to tackle the country's severe economic challenges.
October 07, 2022
Navigating Socialism, Security, and China in Laos-Vietnam Relations
By To Minh Son
Laos is important to China, but it is indispensable to Vietnam and its long-term security.
August 31, 2022
Ratings Agency Announces Pending Withdrawal of Rating for Laos
By Sebastian Strangio
The decision by the Fitch ratings agency testifies to the depth and unpredictability of the country's current economic crisis.
July 22, 2022
Why Vietnam Should be Worried About Laos’ Economic Crisis
By Khang Vu
The country's travails could deepen China's influence and destabilize the longstanding alliance between Hanoi and Vientiane.
June 28, 2022
Laos Is On the Brink of Sovereign Bankruptcy
By Luke Hunt
Debt, wealth inequality, and corruption will keep the country poor.
December 03, 2021
Laos-China Railway Inaugurated Amid Mounting Debt Concerns
By Sebastian Strangio
The $5.9 billion railway, an impressive feat of Chinese engineering, is set to tie Laos ever closer to its northern neighbor.
August 16, 2021
Laos-China Railway on Track for December Opening: Official
By Sebastian Strangio
The completion of the railway will deepen China's influence over the landlocked nation of seven million.
September 06, 2019
Are Laos’ Land-Linking Dreams a Risky Bet?
By Fabio Figiaconi
The Lao government aspires to gain centrality in the Greater Mekong Subregion via new infrastructure; but at what price?
June 18, 2016
Damming the Nam Tha in Northern Laos
By Scott Ezell
The transformation of a river, and community, before and after dam construction begins in earnest.
July 30, 2015
A First: China Turns Back Commercial Flight For Violating East China Sea ADIZ Rules
By Ankit Panda
China's enforcement of its East China Sea air defense identification zone (ADIZ) is starting to work out.
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