China is becoming an election issue in Asia. And that's bad news for Beijing | Analysis by jgriffiths
Yet now, as Jokowi seeks re-election, he appears to be distancing himself from Beijing and downplaying the importance of Chinese-funded projects in Indonesia.It's a pattern emerging across southeast Asia and beyond, and one that will be of great concern for Beijing as Chinese investment and ties become an awkward -- if not downright toxic -- election issue.
Trump says he called Xi Jinping the 'king' of China 01:13Running on anti-ChinaWhile the Indonesian election still seems Jokowi's to lose, and a Prabowo presidency appears to be a long shot, recent history shows Beijing can little afford to be complacent. Chinese investment and alleged influence played a role in Malaysia's elections last year.
Malaysian PM on China and Trump 06:58In January 2018, former President Mohamed Nasheed accused Yameen of allowing China to stage a"land grab" in the country. After his Maldivian Democratic Party took power, it pledged to end"China's colonialism" and renegotiate loans with Beijing.Other countries, such as Myanmar, have scaled back BRI projects amid concerns over debt and sustainability.
China on US Navy operation: We have missiles 03:03Losing its sheenAs China prepares for a key Belt and Road summit later this month, there are signs Beijing is looking to overhaul the initiative in an attempt to address some of its most pressing issues and defuse criticisms from foreign partners.
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