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The Laos-China Railway will open in December as scheduled but will be used primarily for freight transport, according to an announcement by the Prime Minister of Laos. Prime Minister of Laos, Dr. Phankham Viphavanh, made an announcement during a remote press conference held in Vientiane Capital last week. “The Laos-China Railway will be completed and open for use by Laos National Day on 2 December,” said Prime Minister Phankham. He said that the Lao government plans to launch the Laos-China Railway with a focus on freight traffic first, followed by tourist transportation when conditions allow. “Tourism is a major source...
