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Mahathir China
![In Malaysia, a Gargantuan Chinese-Backed Development Bites the Dust In Malaysia, a Gargantuan Chinese-Backed Development Bites the Dust](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-11-18-13.jpg)
In Malaysia, a Gargantuan Chinese-Backed Development Bites the Dust
By Sebastian Strangio
The Melaka Gateway project has languished since the 2018 election, when large Chinese investments came under close scrutiny.
![Are Southeast Asia’s Anti-China Nationalists Democrats? Are Southeast Asia’s Anti-China Nationalists Democrats?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-11-02-12.jpg)
Are Southeast Asia’s Anti-China Nationalists Democrats?
By David Hutt
Taking anti-China positions is easy for politicians in opposition. Things get more complicated once they take office.
![Ceremony Highlights China-Malaysia Warships Deal Ceremony Highlights China-Malaysia Warships Deal](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18232178795522.jpg)
Ceremony Highlights China-Malaysia Warships Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a recent develop within Sino-Malaysian relations.
![Is New Malaysia’s China-US Balance Changing Under Mahathir? Is New Malaysia’s China-US Balance Changing Under Mahathir?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18232178795522.jpg)
Is New Malaysia’s China-US Balance Changing Under Mahathir?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though the new government is recalibrating its ties with Washington and Beijing, it is premature to conclude that major change is underway.
![A China Bailout in Malaysia's 1MDB Scandal? A China Bailout in Malaysia's 1MDB Scandal?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-28_08-13-13.jpg)
A China Bailout in Malaysia's 1MDB Scandal?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at mounting evidence about an alleged deal between China and the former Malaysian government and its wider significance for ties.
![China-Malaysia Warship Deal in the Spotlight with Defense Visit China-Malaysia Warship Deal in the Spotlight with Defense Visit](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18232178795522.jpg)
China-Malaysia Warship Deal in the Spotlight with Defense Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The landmark arrangement was in the headlines again within the wider security relationship.
![What Does Mahathir’s Return Mean for Malaysia’s Foreign Policy? What Does Mahathir’s Return Mean for Malaysia’s Foreign Policy?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18232178795522.jpg)
What Does Mahathir’s Return Mean for Malaysia’s Foreign Policy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While his views may be well-known, how they will translate into the conduct of foreign policy in a ‘New Malaysia’ is less clear.
![Malaysia’s China Policy: The More Things Change… Malaysia’s China Policy: The More Things Change…](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18232178795522.jpg)
Malaysia’s China Policy: The More Things Change…
By Li Xirui
…The more they stay the same.
![Mahathir Visit Spotlights Malaysia-Brunei Relations Mahathir Visit Spotlights Malaysia-Brunei Relations](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-mahathir-brunei-malaysia.jpg)
Mahathir Visit Spotlights Malaysia-Brunei Relations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The voyage spotlighted the quick high-level engagement between the two sides as the new Malaysian government’s foreign policy takes shape.
![China-Malaysia Warship Deal in Focus with Construction Kickoff China-Malaysia Warship Deal in Focus with Construction Kickoff](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18148393672539.jpg)
China-Malaysia Warship Deal in Focus with Construction Kickoff
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the progress of an old deal under new political realities.
![What’s Next for Malaysia-China Relations After the 2018 Elections? What’s Next for Malaysia-China Relations After the 2018 Elections?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18129691779395.jpg)
What’s Next for Malaysia-China Relations After the 2018 Elections?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at how bilateral ties will likely shape up under the new government in the coming years.
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