Chinese construction workers are seen at a building site in Laos. US sanctions on 24 Chinese firms may affect ongoing projects, but could also open up opportunities for Chinese companies not on the blacklist. Photo: Xinhua
Opinion
Opinion
Chinese firms sanctioned by US are deeply embedded in Asean projects
- Washington may dangle inducements to get regional backing for the sanctions, fuelled by the companies’ actions in the South China Sea
- But it shouldn’t force countries to make tough choices, given that firms such as CCCC are already part of the region’s Belt and Road Initiative projects
Chinese construction workers are seen at a building site in Laos. US sanctions on 24 Chinese firms may affect ongoing projects, but could also open up opportunities for Chinese companies not on the blacklist. Photo: Xinhua
