In Laos, A Chinese-Funded Railway Sparks Hope For Growth — And Fears Of Debt

Giant concrete pylons rise from the Mekong River north of Luang Prabang, where a bridge is under construction.

The more than 250-mile, $6 billion railway is set to cut through the northern part of Laos and is primarily financed and built by the Chinese. So far, the project has mostly employed Chinese workers.

(Image credit: Ashley Westerman/NPR)



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