The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is frequently described as a 'hard'infrastructure
programme of roads, railways, and ports. But a variety of 'soft'development cooperation …

Abstract Guest Editorial: Crossing the river by feeling the stones-Alternative imaginaries of
China and Southeast Asia in contemporary contexts The second aspect is to uncover …

This article offers historical and anthropological insights into China's growing presence in an
understudied but important part of the Sino–Southeast Asian frontier: the uplands of …

Laos was previously a country that enjoyed relatively high economic growth. However, at
present, Laos is facing economic challenges. The objectives of this study are twofold: 1) to …

This paper discusses the cooperation between Laos and China, starting with an overview of
the challenges faced by Laos as a developing country and China's economic transformation …