Is Laos next in line to fall victim to China's debt trap diplomacy?

Vientiane [Laos], July 8 (ANI): Laos, a Southeast Asian nation situated between Thailand and Vietnam, is now seeking more time to pay its debts.

A recent report suggests that the country's debt has nearly doubled, reaching USD 950 million in 2023, up from USD 507 million in 2022. The majority of this debt is owed to China, according to local news outlet, The Laotian Times.

Citing a report from the Ministry of External Aff