The Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, inspects an honour guard during National Day celebrations last month. Photo: Reuters
The Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, inspects an honour guard during National Day celebrations last month. Photo: Reuters

Why China is coming to Brunei’s aid as its oil slowly runs out

Beijing sees the state on the coast of Borneo as a potentially key ally as it stakes its claim to waters in the South China Sea, according to analysts

The Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, inspects an honour guard during National Day celebrations last month. Photo: Reuters
The Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, inspects an honour guard during National Day celebrations last month. Photo: Reuters
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