A test train zips along a trial section of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway in Indonesia on November 8. The prestigious project reflects China’s expanding economic influence in Southeast Asia. Photo: Xinhua
Opinion
Opinion
From soft power to FDI, China must work on its economic ties with Asean
- China is Asean’s top trading partner and more China-invested projects are gaining traction but its expanding economic influence is also attracting suspicion and distrust
- Beijing should boost its FDI in the region and ensure China-funded projects are much more observant of local values and laws
A test train zips along a trial section of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway in Indonesia on November 8. The prestigious project reflects China’s expanding economic influence in Southeast Asia. Photo: Xinhua
