| ID | 175199 |
| Title Proper | How Weak Neighbours Manage Their Relationship with China |
| Other Title Information | the case of Laos |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Law Kam Yee, Adrian Chiu Chi Yeung ; Yee, Law Kam ; Yeung, Adrian Chiu Chi |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Laos is a landlocked country with limited natural resources. As a communist country, Laos is often assumed to be a close ally of China as it is an ideological companion and a "satellite" state that depends on China's economic blessing. The authors argue that Laos is actually aware that it is cornered among difficult geopolitical relations and is striving for a certain autonomy in domestic and foreign policies. This article will enhance the understanding of the dynamics and options available to the Southeast Asian state other than those suggested by international relations theories. It also serves to contribute to the emerging studies on the effect of China's Belt and Road Initiative and the response of the countries along it. |
| `In' analytical Note | China: An International Journal Vol. 18, No.3; Aug 2020: p. 133-152 |
| Journal Source | China: An International Journal 2020-08 18, 3 |
| Key Words | China ; Laos |