This article was first published by ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute as a Fulcrum commentary and republished by CNA on 2 August 2023.
This article was first published by ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute as ISEAS Perspective 2023/55 “Changing Perceptions in Laos Toward China” and adapted for republication by 9Dashline on 31 July 2023.