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BANGKOK: A new $6 billion Chinese-built railway line opens in Laos this week, bringing hopes of an economic boost to the reclusive nation, but experts are questioning the benefits of a project that has seen thousands of farmers evicted from their land. The 414-kilometre (260-mile) route, due to open on December 3, took five years to construct under China’s trillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative, which funds infrastructure projects aimed at increasing Beijing’s clout globally. Struggling strawberry farmer Anouphon Phomhacsar is hoping the new railway will get his business back on track. His farm usually produces up to two tonnes of...
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October 11, 2021
11:46
Laos-China Railway to Open for Freight Transport Before Allowing Passengers
Source: laotiantimes.com
August 12, 2021
11:41
Laos-China Railway Scheduled to Open in December this Year
Source: laotiantimes.com
July 18, 2021
01:58
Laos concerned about possible 'debt trap' as China escalates investment in country
Source: aninews.in
July 12, 2021
12:35
Luang Prabang Station Along Laos-China Railway to be Completed Next Month
Source: laotiantimes.com
February 22, 2021
06:27
As China-Laos railway nears completion, infrastructure poised to transform Lao economy
Source: aseantoday.com