In this discussion, Ngeow Chow Bing, a nonresident scholar at Carnegie China, and Muhammad Habib from CSIS Indonesia dive into the Belt and Road Initiative's transformative impact on Southeast Asia. They explore how the BRI affects perceptions of China, highlighting its economic and political implications. The guests examine key infrastructure projects, investment dynamics, and the varying responses from countries like Indonesia and Malaysia. They also address public attitudes shaped by historical relationships and environmental concerns, offering a nuanced view of regional geopolitics.
