Laos risks lost decade unless China provides debt relief

Vientiane still aims for graduation from least developed country status by 2026

2023-05-18 Lao-China railway

Many projects in Laos are financed by China, including the Laos-China Railway. Signage in Lao and Chinese is seen outside Phon Hong Railway Station in Laos in July 2022.  © Reuters

Keith Barney is an associate professor at the Australia National University. Roland Rajah is lead economist at the Lowy Institute.

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