Pro-government ethnic Malay hardliners wave flags and shout slogans during a “red shirt” demonstration in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on September 16. The overtly anti-Chinese rally drew concern from China’s ambassador. Photo: AFP
China’s investment in embattled 1MDB throw Malaysian Prime Minister a lifeline - but carry a hidden price tag
Purchase of multi-billion-dollar assets also buy China leverage in a country where race relations are in a delicate state
Pro-government ethnic Malay hardliners wave flags and shout slogans during a “red shirt” demonstration in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on September 16. The overtly anti-Chinese rally drew concern from China’s ambassador. Photo: AFP
