China leveraging Laos to link up its Southeast Asian economic interests

China leveraging Laos to link up its Southeast Asian economic interests

China aims to scale up infrastructure construction in uniquely strategic Laos to accelerate trade and investment throughout Southeast Asia as Chinese businesses scout for space to grow offshore, analysts said. Laos, relatively undeveloped and small at just 7.4 million people, matters to Beijing because it shares borders not only with China, but also with the … Read more

China eyes route for C919 into Southeast Asia, with landlocked Laos on the radar

China eyes route for C919 into Southeast Asia, with landlocked Laos on the radar

China’s commercial aircraft have received interest from Laos, after Premier Li Qiang rolled his sleeves up to promote the symbol of advanced Chinese manufacturing and technology during his Southeast Asia tour. In a joint communique with China’s Southeast Asian neighbour on Saturday, the countries agreed to strengthen cooperation under China’s Belt and Road Initiative and … Read more