On southwestern fringe, China's Silk Road ambitions face obstacles
June 04, 2016 at 22:55 PM EDT
KUNMING, China/VIENTIANE (Reuters) - For the southwestern city of Kunming, China's plan to extend a high-speed rail link 3,000 km (1,875 miles) south to Singapore is already a boon: pristine expressways, a gleaming station and something of a real estate boom, as young buyers crowd property showrooms.
