East Coast Rail Link

For all its attendant controversies, Beijing's focus on transport infrastructure is closely aligned with the region's development priorities.

Several cases are frequently cited when discussing China’s so-called debt trap diplomacy: Sri Lanka, Laos, and Malaysia. These examples shed light on how China’s strategy plays out in practice.

During his state visit to China this week, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar will reportedly seek Chinese financial support for the high-speed railway between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.

Insights from Chow-Bing Ngeow.

Of the slew of BRI megaproject deals signed over the first five years of the initiative, most have either been canceled or come to a standstill.

A close examination of two flagship BRI-related infrastructure projects in Malaysia reveals the complex reality of China’s financial statecraft.

Insights from Chow Bing Ngeow.

Industrial parks and palm oil are two areas ripe for new agreements.

The new government’s evolving approach to the initiative continues to be much more flexible than some of the headlines may suggest.

Prime Minister Mahathir outlines the renegotiated terms for the East Coast Rail Link, to be built and largely funded by China.

A closer look at how bilateral ties will likely shape up under the new government in the coming years.