The recent opening of the China-Laos Railway represented a major breakthrough for Laos' rubber industry, giving producers unprecedented access to the markets of China and the wider world. Thanks to the new transport link, rubber tapper Phet Jaidee has seen his life change dramatically. His improved income and higher standard of living reflect how the railway has ushered in a new era of economic growth for Laos.
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