Source: China – South China Morning PostLandlocked in the heart of Southeast Asia, Laos ranks among the world’s poorest nations.
However, for over a decade, China invested heavily to build a dual-purpose passenger and freight railway through the thick rainforest between Kunming and Vientiane, the Laotian capital. This 1,000km (621-mile) rail line, with speeds of up to 200km/h (124 mph), has been operating quietly for four years.
According to a Chinese government study released this month, this railway has become a critical conduit for…Read More