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Laos leaning away from China and towards Vietnam
Laotians are also unhappy over growing Chinese domination and the high-handedness of its businessmen.
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has also been advocating strengthening diplomatic ties with the United States.
PHOTO: REUTERS
THE Trump administration is actively engaging Laos, not just cosmetically by hiring the celebrated Laotian-American designer Tham Kannalikham to redecorate the White House. It has also begun trade talks with Laos, as the new Laotian leadership is showing signs of tilting away from China.
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