International relations
Cambodia breaks ground on 'Hun Sen' canal project backed by China
Impact on Mekong River, possible military use by Beijing cause concern in region
Belt and Road
Transportation
Thailand's new rail links carry hope for expanded Chinese trade
Laos-China railway become a key gateway for Thai and Malaysian exports
International relations
Malaysia asks China to support its bid to join BRICS
Prime Minister Anwar meets Premier Li to discuss economic cooperation
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China up close
Analysis: Xi Jinping's Belt and Road leaves Malaysia with a 'ghost' island
Forest City project in Johor remains in limbo as Beijing prepares for key meeting
International relations
China rebuffs Pakistan's Sharif on new BRI investment
Islamabad hoped Beijing visit would breathe new life into infrastructure deals
International relations
Argentina and Brazil seek balancing act on China ties
Bound by economic reality, many Latin American nations need Beijing's help
International relations
Pakistan scrambles for relief on $15bn energy debt owed to China
UAE surprises with $10 bn investment in promising sectors of economy
Opinion
Cambodia's planned canal isn't in its own interest, only China's
Development should be halted for independent review of risks and benefits
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International relations
Xi's Europe tour aims to drive wedge in region's hardening China stance
Leader urges shift from U.S.-led order as he visits France, Serbia and Hungary
International relations
China woos Argentina, Bolivia and Peru to advance Belt and Road
Beijing pursues broader set of partners amid tensions with U.S.
Business trends
Cambodian conglomerate lures ASEAN money to drive nation's growth
OCIC partners with Singapore and Thai brands in aviation, retail and more
Travel & Leisure
Visitors to ASEAN hit 100m in 2023, 70% of pre-COVID level
Chinese-financed infrastructure drawing tourists to Laos, Cambodia
Property
Chinese exodus leaves Cambodia boomtown with 500 'ghost buildings'
Sihanoukville saddled with unfinished projects due to casino clampdown and COVID
Transportation
Xi calls Indonesia high-speed rail a 'gold standard' of ties
Jakarta weighs extension of China-backed line as passengers cross 2m in 6 months
International relations
Majority of ASEAN people favor China over U.S., survey finds
In a first, Beijing becomes Southeast Asia's preferred choice over Washington
International relations
Deadly Pakistan attacks threaten China economic ties
Beijing calls on Islamabad to boost security for Chinese workers in nation
Energy
China goes big on Laos power projects, boosting Southeast Asian sway
Belt and Road Mekong River dams help Beijing secure renewable energy
Belt and Road
Chinese investment in Asia rose 37% in 2023, led by Indonesia
Report shows construction contracts also up 14%; Philippines, Pakistan among losers
Energy
Vietnam seeks tech transfer from Chinese energy giant
PowerChina among foreign investors shifting business to Southeast Asian country
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Transportation
Cambodia's airport dreams stall as Chinese money dries up
Residents say they've been pushed off land to make way for big-ticket projects
Pakistan elections
Pakistan vote elevates Belt and Road critic in key port of Gwadar
Activist wins provincial seat; analysts say China may have to heed complaints
Travel & Leisure
New railway from China boosts tourism in Laos' ancient capital
Sector is on the rise, but high inflation is threatening economic recovery
Pakistan elections
Pakistan election battlegrounds heat up as Imran Khan hit by jail terms
Nawaz Sharif bets on biggest province Punjab; the smallest, Balochistan, matters to China
International relations
China deepens ties with Global South to counter U.S.-led order
Wang Yi's 6-nation tour garners support for One China principle, Belt and Road
Opinion
Mongolian dam belies Xi's promise of a 'small and beautiful' BRI
Funded by Chinese loans, project carries environmental and social risks