Chinese investments could stoke social unrest in Laos
Laos's new government will seek fresh diplomatic contacts, but still needs China's support
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- Foreign policy implications
- High-speed railway
- Armed attacks
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_350.jpg "Chinese cargo ships sail on the Mekong river near the Golden Triangle at the border between Laos, Myanmar and Thailand (Reuters/Jorge Silva)")