Inflection EP23: As China Rises, Southeast Asia Rises

The US is obsessed with containing the rise of China. But China is not rising on its own. With its rise, all of Asia is rising with it. The notion of the globe’s center of power shifting from West to East is at the heart of Washington, Wall Street, London, and Brussel’s growing desperation and aggression toward China – the engine of Asia’s rise.

Main Topic:

Global Times – China, ASEAN expected to upgrade ties to comprehensive strategic partnership at special summit, as US provocation fails in region:
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/20211…

***Laos***

New Civil Engineer – Opening of 1,000km Laos-China railway approaches:
https://www.newcivilengineer.com/late…

The Star – Laos-China Railway inauguration set for Dec 3 but passenger transport date not yet decided:
https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/…

Atlas of Economic Complexity – Laos Exports by Partner 2019:
https://atlas.cid.harvard.edu/explore…

***Vietnam***

Global Times – China’s first high-speed railway connecting port bordering Vietnam cuts through all tunnels:
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/20211…

SCMP – Vietnam’s Chinese-built metro line opens as Hanoi seeks to cut traffic, pollution:
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southe…

CCTV – China Integrates Freight Train Services Linking Vietnam, Europe:
https://youtu.be/I6tGZIsWMYY

RFA – China’s ‘bullying’ in S. China Sea helped advance US-Vietnam ties, says former envoy:
https://www.rfa.org/english/news/viet…

Atlas of Economic Complexity – Vietnam Exports by Partner 2019:
https://atlas.cid.harvard.edu/explore…

***Thailand***

The Star – Thailand seeks connection with Laos-China Railway, say top officials:
https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/…

VOA – Thai Water Project Clears Major Hurdle After China Shows Interest:
https://www.voanews.com/a/thai-water-…

Bangkok Post – Welcoming Chinese EVs:
https://www.bangkokpost.com/auto/revi…

Bangkok Post – Thailand must get its act together on US:
https://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/o…

Reuters – Thailand delays China submarines buy amid public outrage:
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-th…

Atlas of Economic Complexity – Thailand Exports by Partner 2019:
https://atlas.cid.harvard.edu/explore…

***Myanmar***

Irrawaddy – Myanmar Junta Slaps Chinese Factory Arsonists With Heavy Prison Terms:
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/…

Irrawaddy – Deadly Attack on Pipeline Station Spotlights China’s High Stakes in Myanmar:
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/…

Xinhua – Xinhua Headlines: Kyaukpyu port to become model project in China-Myanmar BRI cooperation:
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020…
Irrawaddy – US Vows to Work With ASEAN Partners to Support People of Myanmar:
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/…

Atlas of Economic Complexity – Myanmar Exports by Partner 2019:
https://atlas.cid.harvard.edu/explore…