Engineering challenges will be relatively easy to overcome, as proved by progress in the construction of high speed railway networks in southwest China provinces, which are full of great mountains and rivers. Political challenges will be much more difficult to tackle.
For decentralisation autonomy Indonesia, it should not be obstacle but rather collaboration local government and ASEAN for e.g through scheme of PPP in provinces of Indonesia. ASEAN Biden U.S Green infrastructure may help democratic and distribute investment of ev bike, and car
This is how a discussion should be. Sometimes their opinions converge, sometimes not. They give me new insight on d complexity, d negotiating disadvantages n disadvantages of each governments. I wholly agree w/ d 3 speakers; that d so called “ death trap narrative,” is just one big nothing burger, being push by anti- China coalition.
Just a couple of days ago, some Joe that fell three consecutive times within 3 short seconds (Or, LONG?) on one trip of stare climbing to Air Force ONE, which was claimed by the WH spokesperson to be healthy, just announced to the world, he is calling on US allies to team up for his Biden's Belt and Road Initiative, by the name of Democracy BRI, 🤣🤣 in addition to the US domestic infrastructure project which shall be financed by raising taxes on the wealthy and raising corporate tax from the low point, which Donald has brought to in 2016, to 28%. 😂😂
proxy terrorist attack on BRI country is not an insignificant contribution. thus far, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, the church bombing bear close resemblance to church bombing in Indonesia.
Not only US, Australia and European and many other countries are suspicious of China's objectives. Many countries are falling under China's spell through debt.
@@allanbeesey1006 Well, that's the propaganda being spread. It's pretty condescending to the countries involved as you're saying they have no idea when they make a commercial agreement. Somehow they are forced to borrow money to build roads, hospitals, and infrastructure and somehow they are all cheated. It's ridiculous claim. History shows that it's the western countries through the pairs club, world bank that countries were forced into terms that led them to long term debt because of the political and one-sided terms that was forced on them and that was loans to keep the government running and people fed, not business loans as those with the Chinese to build infrastructure and a better future for those countries. Infact, last year the Chinese wrote off the most debt and helped restructure for those countries in difficulty due to covid. Do some research and never just believe what the MSM is telling you.
@@michaeltse321 structural adjustment was indeed favourable for the west and not the east, no complaint there. Debt restructures!! why not mention debt defaults? Sri Lanka and Greek ports, investment in port in Rakhine State, Burma. Thanks for the advice but I have done the research and continue to do so. Try some research yourself, check RUclips, Zambia: under Chinese influence, and have an open mind.
Though I think the lady did not know enough the problems of land acquisition in Indonesia. On the issue of using local labor, with lack of experience in railway construction, it would mean slower construction thus increasing the overall coats.
@@pahatpahat9566 : In addition to the delay of the schedule and increase of the cost, there could be potential quality issues if the local labor policy is forced unduly. eventually it might entail the risk of the project success.
Decentralize and land acquisition in Indonesia is part of local government mandate to have expedite economy. When ASEAN can have consensus for infrastructure ppp with guidance from central government then this is developing infrastructure.
I believe many of the ASEAN members seem unable to understand the positive impact of rail freight on their national logistics costs. With the exception of Singapore, a small island with plenty of emphasis on her port as an international hub, the other ASEAN members which are connected to China need to revisit the scenario which has spurred China to what she is today. Remember, in the 90s, China overall logistics cost was pegged at 29% of her GDP and today according to WB, the last report indicated that she had reduced this factor to 14.6%. And if you put this in dollars, at an GDP of US15 Trillions, her saving is more than US2 Trillions. I am sure she aim to reach the below 10% mark, by then she would again create a national saving of a couples of US$ Trillions; so if the West wonders as to why China could spread her infrastructure internally and across the Eurasian landmass plus the African continent, while creating unnecessary issues to create problems of no benefit to the world; She would continue to strengthen her position!
One of the defining achievements of the Roman Empire was its vast network of roads giving rise to the saying “All roads lead to Rome.” The US empire, on the other hand, preoccupied with endless wars and regime changes, neglected its infrastructure development while destroying the communications networks of many nations across Africa and the Middle East. Before long the world will be spouting “All roads lead to Beijing,” whether of iron or concrete.
that should be exciting :) "More than 50,000 American bridges are falling apart NBC News found cases from across the country where pieces of crumbling bridges broke off and fell to the roadway, sometimes hitting vehicles." "Using government data, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association compiled a report showing that 54,259 American bridges are "structurally deficient." So many bridges are in need of repair, says the report, that if placed end-to-end they'd stretch nearly from New York City to Miami. And experts say that at the current rate of repair or replacement it would take 37 years to fix all the bridges." " The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), an association that advocates for U.S. transportation design and construction, compiled the report using data found in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s 2017 National Bridge Inventory database. Perhaps the most concerning report finding was that out of the 612,677 bridges in America, 54,259-or around 8.86 percent of the country’s bridges-were rated structurally deficient. Americans drive over those bridges 175 million times a day, which works out to be more than 120,000 bridge crossings at any given minute." Note: those reports are from 2018 ... so there's probably more to add to the list.
China should make much more effort to engage local population in term of jobs, trading etc. to reduce anger directed at them and make the project more welcoming & successful. China can help in other aspects to make social improvement for respective countries. Otherwise It seems China just want to mill through other countries just to achieve their mission/dream. WIN-win as ' WIN' for China and 'win' for everybody else.
The point of this is to export they labour ; china have built all the rail road in china now they have huge amount of skill worker aka they need to invest and export they worker to oversea to maintain the skill + keep those worker happy
Thanks for the upload. What is the central thesis of this book? What theoretical framework are the authors using to examine this thesis? What are the conclusions that will inform our understanding of China-ASEAN relationship and China’s “developmental” diplomatic initiatives across the globe?
I believe the author is trying to explain the possible impacts of rail connectivity across ASEAN with China playing the central role. Looking at the available resources and her experience in railway infrastructure, only she has both the finance and experience to promote the rail connectivity right across the Eurasian landmass, of which the ASEAN mainland region constitute only some 10% of the area. There is no doubt that rail connectivity through some of the ASEAN railway system from her southern, like Chongqing and Chengdu, where rail connectivity has played a vital role, especially from China to EU. Realistically, using the rail via say Thailand, Malaysia would shorten the delivery to Indonesia by a week, likewise if the loads are meant for the African continent. As for Laos, she hasn't gone much of industry but she could develop as a transit transport hub for cargoes moving from Myanmar, Thailand to Vietnam and back haul, where she could earn some revenue.
@@SGIndra CPC is the engine of growth for global economy. How is it evil? CPC is China and China is CPC because millions of Chinese citizens are members of the party. It's a different merit based political system that works fine. How about you look at your own country first? USA establishment corporate oligarchy... what has it done for Americans when thousands were dying and are still dying?
@@tribebuddha Merit: the quality of being particularly good or worthy. What is particularly bad or unworthy about having a fundamentally different opinion to the communist party? Because you will not get far in a one-party government if you don’t conform, ideologically, to that party. On the contrary, in democratic elections, what counts is what people are willing to vote for to get what they want. Do you think someone needs “merit” in order to have an opinion?
Never under estimate the destruction by selfish politicians who work for the interest of rival state instead of their own people. Malaysia is famous for that.
Chinese think in terms of 100 yrs or more. Remember, the ancient silk road evolved in a span of about 2000 yrs. The BRI is just new born infant. It will grow and last another 2000 yrs. What you are discussing, alleged death trap and what not, are part of the growing process and these "hiccups" are inevitable and will pass. Those who didn't join at present will join in the future. They just have to join the Bri sooner or later (perhaps next yr, perhaps next 100 yrs) or they'll be left to "die" economically.
I think the jury is still out whether China is manipulating countries into debt, like ports in Sri Lanka and Greece, and they will control a port in Rakhine State, Burma. Strategic no doubt, but for what, sounds ruthless to me and in line with their security ruthlessness. While helping SE Asia they are destroying the Mekong River, some members of ASEAN are in debt to them and can never vote against them. Laos and Cambodia are totally beholden to them. The 'experts' on this panel sound more like China apologists than neutral researchers!
Decentralise lands in Jakarta _ Bandung when the land along THOSE CITIES that is at market price, central Jokowi needs to buyback. The buyback require long process of "Lelang" through court proceeding.
SE Asian countries are a bunch of ungrateful guys! You can always ask the US for help for railway renovation in your countries. US just announced an alternative BRI, ask for it!
@@AQuietNight What you mentioned can happen anywhere in the world even in USA! At least they have managed to bring the bulk of their population out of poverty unlike a great super power who have trigger happy law enforcement officers, homeless folks and working people living from pay check to pay check!
God Presides Over the Fate of All Mankind As members of the human race and devout Christians, it is the responsibility and obligation of us all to offer up our minds and bodies for the fulfillment of God’s commission, for our entire being came from God, and it exists thanks to the sovereignty of God. If our minds and bodies are not for God’s commission and not for the righteous cause of mankind, then our souls will feel unworthy of those who were martyred for God’s commission, and much more unworthy of God, who has provided us with everything. God created this world, He created this mankind and, moreover, He was the architect of ancient Greek culture and human civilization. Only God consoles this mankind, and only God cares for this mankind night and day. Human development and progress are inseparable from the sovereignty of God, and the history and future of mankind are inextricable from the designs of God. If you are a true Christian, then you will surely believe that the rise and fall of any country or nation occurs according to the designs of God. God alone knows the fate of a country or nation, and God alone controls the course of this mankind. If mankind wishes to have a good fate, if a country wishes to have a good fate, then man must bow down to God in worship, repent and confess before God, or else the fate and destination of man will be an unavoidable catastrophe. Excerpt from the link
Indeed, there is CREATOR, who is responsible for what is happening in our small little planet call EARTH. So since He has created us all, he also had made provisions for man eating man scenario in his designs, plans.... In a nut shell, over time and history, you will realize that the Heirachy of Needs in the evolution of man is still very true. So in all cases, The best man wins, Aces goes places, whether it is by hook or crooked ways(subject of how the receiving party so want to put in direct, point blank, fanciful, or toxic words) and own by soft means or by force of any place or geographic location he so desire and occupy, he lead and is responsible to the Creator, if not being the next in line of being the creator.
Since mankind’s contrivance of the social sciences, the mind of man has become occupied by science and knowledge. Science and knowledge then have become tools for the ruling of mankind, and there is no longer sufficient room for man to worship God, and no more favorable conditions for the worship of God. The position of God has sunk ever lower in the heart of man. Without God in his heart, man’s inner world is dark, hopeless and empty. Subsequently many social scientists, historians, and politicians have come to the fore to express theories of social science, the theory of human evolution, and other theories that contradict the truth that God created man, to fill the hearts and minds of mankind. And in this way, those who believe that God created everything have become ever fewer, and those who believe in the theory of evolution have become ever greater in number. More and more people treat the records of the work of God and His words during the age of the Old Testament as myths and legends. In their hearts, people become indifferent to the dignity and greatness of God, to the tenet that God exists and holds dominion over all things. The survival of mankind and the fate of countries and nations are no longer important to them, and man lives in a hollow world concerned only with eating, drinking, and the pursuit of pleasure. … Few people take it upon themselves to seek out where God does His work today, or to look for how He presides over and arranges the destination of man. And in this way, unbeknownst to man, human civilization becomes less and less able to hew to man’s wishes, and there are even many people who feel that, living in such a world, they are less happy than those who have already passed away. Even people of countries that used to be highly civilized air such grievances. For without the guidance of God, no matter how much rulers and sociologists wrack their brains to preserve human civilization, it is to no avail. No one can fill the emptiness in man’s heart, for no one can be the life of man, and no social theory can free man from the emptiness with which he is afflicted. Science, knowledge, freedom, democracy, leisure, comfort: these bring man only a temporary consolation. Even with these things, man still inevitably sins and bemoans the injustices of society. These things cannot restrain man’s craving and desire to explore. This is because man was made by God and the senseless sacrifices and explorations of man can only lead to more distress and can only cause man to exist in a constant state of fear, not knowing how to face the future of mankind or how to face the path that lies ahead. Man even comes to fear science and knowledge, and fear even more the feeling of emptiness. In this world, regardless of whether you live in a free country or one without human rights, you are utterly incapable of escaping the fate of mankind. Whether you are the ruler or the ruled, you are utterly incapable of escaping the desire to explore the fate, mysteries, and destination of mankind, much less are you capable of escaping the bewildering sense of emptiness. Such phenomena, which are common to all of mankind, are called social phenomena by sociologists, yet no great man can come forth to solve such problems. Man, after all, is man, and the position and life of God cannot be replaced by any man. Mankind does not just require a fair society in which everyone is well-fed and is equal and free; what mankind needs is the salvation of God and His provision of life to them. Only when man receives God’s provision of life and His salvation can the needs, the yearning to explore, and the spiritual emptiness of man be resolved. If the people of a country or a nation are unable to receive the salvation and care of God, then such a country or nation will tread the road of decline, toward darkness, and shall be annihilated by God. Excerpt from the link
I am surprised at your response, so I will replace my reply with the words of God. I'm glad you read it carefully and went in a new direction. Anyway, I sincerely wish you good luck. Thank you.
Perhaps your country currently prospers, but if you allow your people to stray from God, then it shall find itself increasingly bereft of the blessings of God. The civilization of your country shall be increasingly trampled underfoot and, before long, the people shall rise up against God and curse Heaven. And so, unbeknownst to man, the fate of a country shall be ruined. God shall raise up powerful countries to deal with those countries that have been cursed by God, and may even wipe them from the face of the earth. The rise and fall of a country or nation is predicated upon whether its rulers worship God, and whether they lead their people to become closer to God and to worship Him. And yet, in this final era, because those who truly seek and worship God are increasingly scarce, God bestows special favor upon countries in which Christianity is the state religion. He gathers those countries together to form the world’s relatively righteous camp, while the atheistic countries and those that do not worship the true God become the opponents of the righteous camp. In this way, God not only has a place among mankind in which to conduct His work, but also gains countries that can exercise righteous authority, allowing sanctions and restrictions to be imposed on those countries that resist Him. Yet despite this, still no more people come forward to worship God, because man has strayed too far from Him, and man has forgotten God for too long. There remain on earth only countries that exercise righteousness and resist unrighteousness. But this is far from the wishes of God, for no country’s rulers will allow God to preside over their people, and no political party will gather together its people to worship God; God has lost His rightful place in the heart of every country, nation, ruling party, and even in the heart of every person. Although righteous forces do exist in this world, rule in which God holds no place in the heart of man is fragile. Without the blessing of God, the political arena shall fall into disarray and become unable to withstand a single blow. For mankind, being without the blessing of God is like being without the sun. Regardless of how assiduously rulers make contributions to their people, regardless of how many righteous conferences mankind holds together, none of this shall reverse the tide or alter the fate of mankind. Man believes that a country in which people are fed and clothed, in which they live together peacefully, is a good country, and one with good leadership. But God does not think so. He believes that a country in which no one worships Him is one that He shall annihilate. Man’s way of thinking is too much at odds with that of God. So, if the head of a country does not worship God, then the fate of this country shall be a tragic one, and the country shall have no destination. Excerpt from the link
Never under estimate the destruction by selfish politicians who work for the interest of rival state instead of their own people. Malaysia is famous for that.
Never under estimate the destruction by selfish politicians who work for the interest of rival state instead of their own people. Malaysia is famous for that.
US didn't fail in Iraq. US NGO has some Iraqi politicians in their pocket. notice after Hong Kong passed the National Security Law things quiet down? borrow a page from X Pres. Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, register all NGOs and keep them on a short leash.
Engineering challenges will be relatively easy to overcome, as proved by progress in the construction of high speed railway networks in southwest China provinces, which are full of great mountains and rivers. Political challenges will be much more difficult to tackle.
Laos railway 🚂 will help tourism to Laos from ASEAN country particularly Vietnam Dan Thailand
For decentralisation autonomy Indonesia, it should not be obstacle but rather collaboration local government and ASEAN for e.g through scheme of PPP in provinces of Indonesia. ASEAN Biden U.S Green infrastructure may help democratic and distribute investment of ev bike, and car
This is how a discussion should be. Sometimes their opinions converge, sometimes not. They give me new insight on d complexity, d negotiating disadvantages n disadvantages of each governments. I wholly agree w/ d 3 speakers; that d so called “ death trap narrative,” is just one big nothing burger, being push by anti- China coalition.
Somehow everybody has to feel that they have won a part of the game, then the negotiators has done a great job.
All countries were invited to join and USA could have and contributed finance, services, etc but they choose not to and instead just bad mouth it.
Just a couple of days ago, some Joe that fell three consecutive times within 3 short seconds (Or, LONG?) on one trip of stare climbing to Air Force ONE, which was claimed by the WH spokesperson to be healthy, just announced to the world, he is calling on US allies to team up for his Biden's Belt and Road Initiative, by the name of Democracy BRI, 🤣🤣 in addition to the US domestic infrastructure project which shall be financed by raising taxes on the wealthy and raising corporate tax from the low point, which Donald has brought to in 2016, to 28%. 😂😂
proxy terrorist attack on BRI country is not an insignificant contribution. thus far, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, the church bombing bear close resemblance to church bombing in Indonesia.
Not only US, Australia and European and many other countries are suspicious of China's objectives. Many countries are falling under China's spell through debt.
@@allanbeesey1006 Well, that's the propaganda being spread. It's pretty condescending to the countries involved as you're saying they have no idea when they make a commercial agreement. Somehow they are forced to borrow money to build roads, hospitals, and infrastructure and somehow they are all cheated. It's ridiculous claim.
History shows that it's the western countries through the pairs club, world bank that countries were forced into terms that led them to long term debt because of the political and one-sided terms that was forced on them and that was loans to keep the government running and people fed, not business loans as those with the Chinese to build infrastructure and a better future for those countries. Infact, last year the Chinese wrote off the most debt and helped restructure for those countries in difficulty due to covid.
Do some research and never just believe what the MSM is telling you.
@@michaeltse321 structural adjustment was indeed favourable for the west and not the east, no complaint there. Debt restructures!! why not mention debt defaults? Sri Lanka and Greek ports, investment in port in Rakhine State, Burma. Thanks for the advice but I have done the research and continue to do so. Try some research yourself, check RUclips, Zambia: under Chinese influence, and have an open mind.
Excellent analysis and discussion on coming changes and maybe positive development in Asean countries.
Though I think the lady did not know enough the problems of land acquisition in Indonesia.
On the issue of using local labor, with lack of experience in railway construction, it would mean slower construction thus increasing the overall coats.
@@pahatpahat9566 : In addition to the delay of the schedule and increase of the cost, there could be potential quality issues if the local labor policy is forced unduly. eventually it might entail the risk of the project success.
Decentralize and land acquisition in Indonesia is part of local government mandate to have expedite economy. When ASEAN can have consensus for infrastructure ppp with guidance from central government then this is developing infrastructure.
You see the project is being split the owner by BUMN on KCIC.
I believe many of the ASEAN members seem unable to understand the positive impact of rail freight on their national logistics costs. With the exception of Singapore, a small island with plenty of emphasis on her port as an international hub, the other ASEAN members which are connected to China need to revisit the scenario which has spurred China to what she is today. Remember, in the 90s, China overall logistics cost was pegged at 29% of her GDP and today according to WB, the last report indicated that she had reduced this factor to 14.6%. And if you put this in dollars, at an GDP of US15 Trillions, her saving is more than US2 Trillions. I am sure she aim to reach the below 10% mark, by then she would again create a national saving of a couples of US$ Trillions; so if the West wonders as to why China could spread her infrastructure internally and across the Eurasian landmass plus the African continent, while creating unnecessary issues to create problems of no benefit to the world; She would continue to strengthen her position!
hello.thanks for giving.
One of the defining achievements of the Roman Empire was its vast network of roads giving rise to the saying “All roads lead to Rome.”
The US empire, on the other hand, preoccupied with endless wars and regime changes, neglected its infrastructure development while destroying the communications networks of many nations across Africa and the Middle East. Before long the world will be spouting “All roads lead to Beijing,” whether of iron or concrete.
USA Superiority over Others. How to contribute ??? That's how Big Bully Behave. Most of us experience it in our schooling time
that should be exciting :) "More than 50,000 American bridges are falling apart
NBC News found cases from across the country where pieces of crumbling bridges broke off and fell to the roadway, sometimes hitting vehicles."
"Using government data, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association compiled a report showing that 54,259 American bridges are "structurally deficient."
So many bridges are in need of repair, says the report, that if placed end-to-end they'd stretch nearly from New York City to Miami. And experts say that at the current rate of repair or replacement it would take 37 years to fix all the bridges."
" The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), an association that advocates for U.S. transportation design and construction, compiled the report using data found in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s 2017 National Bridge Inventory database. Perhaps the most concerning report finding was that out of the 612,677 bridges in America, 54,259-or around 8.86 percent of the country’s bridges-were rated structurally deficient. Americans drive over those bridges 175 million times a day, which works out to be more than 120,000 bridge crossings at any given minute."
Note: those reports are from 2018 ... so there's probably more to add to the list.
Ultimately those countries want the railway for development
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China should make much more effort to engage local population in term of jobs, trading etc. to reduce anger directed at them and make the project more welcoming & successful. China can help in other aspects to make social improvement for respective countries. Otherwise It seems China just want to mill through other countries just to achieve their mission/dream. WIN-win as ' WIN' for China and 'win' for everybody else.
Miss Lim I think China doesn't get in internal countries business.
The point of this is to export they labour ; china have built all the rail road in china now they have huge amount of skill worker aka they need to invest and export they worker to oversea to maintain the skill + keep those worker happy
Does Mike how do you say he really know what is BRI mean Like China said this is a win-win project
Thanks for the upload.
What is the central thesis of this book?
What theoretical framework are the authors using to examine this thesis?
What are the conclusions that will inform our understanding of China-ASEAN relationship and China’s “developmental” diplomatic initiatives across the globe?
I believe the author is trying to explain the possible impacts of rail connectivity across ASEAN with China playing the central role. Looking at the available resources and her experience in railway infrastructure, only she has both the finance and experience to promote the rail connectivity right across the Eurasian landmass, of which the ASEAN mainland region constitute only some 10% of the area. There is no doubt that rail connectivity through some of the ASEAN railway system from her southern, like Chongqing and Chengdu, where rail connectivity has played a vital role, especially from China to EU. Realistically, using the rail via say Thailand, Malaysia would shorten the delivery to Indonesia by a week, likewise if the loads are meant for the African continent.
As for Laos, she hasn't gone much of industry but she could develop as a transit transport hub for cargoes moving from Myanmar, Thailand to Vietnam and back haul, where she could earn some revenue.
China’s power not Chinese power. Don’t mix two things. It is big difference
No, it's not. China's power is Chinese power just as India's power is Indian power. There is no big difference, only a small difference of grammar.
@@SGIndra CPC is the engine of growth for global economy. How is it evil? CPC is China and China is CPC because millions of Chinese citizens are members of the party. It's a different merit based political system that works fine. How about you look at your own country first? USA establishment corporate oligarchy... what has it done for Americans when thousands were dying and are still dying?
@@tribebuddha Merit: the quality of being particularly good or worthy. What is particularly bad or unworthy about having a fundamentally different opinion to the communist party? Because you will not get far in a one-party government if you don’t conform, ideologically, to that party. On the contrary, in democratic elections, what counts is what people are willing to vote for to get what they want. Do you think someone needs “merit” in order to have an opinion?
@Celtic Bhoy so you would rather have Americans and no progress, the same people that also bomb 3rd world countries then?
@Celtic Bhoy the dictator ship you talk about doesn't bomb 3rd world countries like the Americans
Never under estimate the destruction by selfish politicians who work for the interest of rival state instead of their own people. Malaysia is famous for that.
good progress,
Chinese think in terms of 100 yrs or more. Remember, the ancient silk road evolved in a span of about 2000 yrs. The BRI is just new born infant. It will grow and last another 2000 yrs. What you are discussing, alleged death trap and what not, are part of the growing process and these "hiccups" are inevitable and will pass. Those who didn't join at present will join in the future. They just have to join the Bri sooner or later (perhaps next yr, perhaps next 100 yrs) or they'll be left to "die" economically.
I think the jury is still out whether China is manipulating countries into debt, like ports in Sri Lanka and Greece, and they will control a port in Rakhine State, Burma. Strategic no doubt, but for what, sounds ruthless to me and in line with their security ruthlessness. While helping SE Asia they are destroying the Mekong River, some members of ASEAN are in debt to them and can never vote against them. Laos and Cambodia are totally beholden to them. The 'experts' on this panel sound more like China apologists than neutral researchers!
Ask your self who owns most of the debt
Vry typical gweilo bulywrd "Chinese Power"
Not say frienship, patnership, asistan, gd neighbrlines, win2
No
Must say neg label "power"
And that's only south East Asia, there is the rest of the world.
Decentralise lands in Jakarta _ Bandung when the land along THOSE CITIES that is at market price, central Jokowi needs to buyback. The buyback require long process of "Lelang" through court proceeding.
Isn't it bad planning to build a port where no ships come????
I think the container throughput is on the increase over Sri Lankan.
China could build road around world faster than US build one cross 2 states
huh , singapore ...hsl...
SE Asian countries are a bunch of ungrateful guys! You can always ask the US for help for railway renovation in your countries. US just announced an alternative BRI, ask for it!
What a joke.USA produsts are overpriced and bad QC. Just loiok at Boeing Max !
@@johngoh9773 China has had high speed train crashes, mine explosions,
bad medicines, building failures.
@@AQuietNight What you mentioned can happen anywhere in the world even in USA! At least they have managed to bring the bulk of their population out of poverty unlike a great super power who have trigger happy law enforcement officers, homeless folks and working people living from pay check to pay check!
US is struggling to get a short HSR railway in California to be built with cost escalation and I won't be surprised it would never be complete!
@@johngoh9773 You brought up the issue of quality control :)
God Presides Over the Fate of All Mankind
As members of the human race and devout Christians, it is the responsibility and obligation of us all to offer up our minds and bodies for the fulfillment of God’s commission, for our entire being came from God, and it exists thanks to the sovereignty of God. If our minds and bodies are not for God’s commission and not for the righteous cause of mankind, then our souls will feel unworthy of those who were martyred for God’s commission, and much more unworthy of God, who has provided us with everything.
God created this world, He created this mankind and, moreover, He was the architect of ancient Greek culture and human civilization. Only God consoles this mankind, and only God cares for this mankind night and day. Human development and progress are inseparable from the sovereignty of God, and the history and future of mankind are inextricable from the designs of God. If you are a true Christian, then you will surely believe that the rise and fall of any country or nation occurs according to the designs of God. God alone knows the fate of a country or nation, and God alone controls the course of this mankind. If mankind wishes to have a good fate, if a country wishes to have a good fate, then man must bow down to God in worship, repent and confess before God, or else the fate and destination of man will be an unavoidable catastrophe.
Excerpt from the link
Indeed, there is CREATOR, who is responsible for what is happening in our small little planet call EARTH. So since He has created us all, he also had made provisions for man eating man scenario in his designs, plans.... In a nut shell, over time and history, you will realize that the Heirachy of Needs in the evolution of man is still very true. So in all cases, The best man wins, Aces goes places, whether it is by hook or crooked ways(subject of how the receiving party so want to put in direct, point blank, fanciful, or toxic words) and own by soft means or by force of any place or geographic location he so desire and occupy, he lead and is responsible to the Creator, if not being the next in line of being the creator.
Since mankind’s contrivance of the social sciences, the mind of man has become occupied by science and knowledge. Science and knowledge then have become tools for the ruling of mankind, and there is no longer sufficient room for man to worship God, and no more favorable conditions for the worship of God. The position of God has sunk ever lower in the heart of man. Without God in his heart, man’s inner world is dark, hopeless and empty. Subsequently many social scientists, historians, and politicians have come to the fore to express theories of social science, the theory of human evolution, and other theories that contradict the truth that God created man, to fill the hearts and minds of mankind. And in this way, those who believe that God created everything have become ever fewer, and those who believe in the theory of evolution have become ever greater in number. More and more people treat the records of the work of God and His words during the age of the Old Testament as myths and legends. In their hearts, people become indifferent to the dignity and greatness of God, to the tenet that God exists and holds dominion over all things. The survival of mankind and the fate of countries and nations are no longer important to them, and man lives in a hollow world concerned only with eating, drinking, and the pursuit of pleasure. … Few people take it upon themselves to seek out where God does His work today, or to look for how He presides over and arranges the destination of man. And in this way, unbeknownst to man, human civilization becomes less and less able to hew to man’s wishes, and there are even many people who feel that, living in such a world, they are less happy than those who have already passed away. Even people of countries that used to be highly civilized air such grievances. For without the guidance of God, no matter how much rulers and sociologists wrack their brains to preserve human civilization, it is to no avail. No one can fill the emptiness in man’s heart, for no one can be the life of man, and no social theory can free man from the emptiness with which he is afflicted. Science, knowledge, freedom, democracy, leisure, comfort: these bring man only a temporary consolation. Even with these things, man still inevitably sins and bemoans the injustices of society. These things cannot restrain man’s craving and desire to explore. This is because man was made by God and the senseless sacrifices and explorations of man can only lead to more distress and can only cause man to exist in a constant state of fear, not knowing how to face the future of mankind or how to face the path that lies ahead. Man even comes to fear science and knowledge, and fear even more the feeling of emptiness. In this world, regardless of whether you live in a free country or one without human rights, you are utterly incapable of escaping the fate of mankind. Whether you are the ruler or the ruled, you are utterly incapable of escaping the desire to explore the fate, mysteries, and destination of mankind, much less are you capable of escaping the bewildering sense of emptiness. Such phenomena, which are common to all of mankind, are called social phenomena by sociologists, yet no great man can come forth to solve such problems. Man, after all, is man, and the position and life of God cannot be replaced by any man. Mankind does not just require a fair society in which everyone is well-fed and is equal and free; what mankind needs is the salvation of God and His provision of life to them. Only when man receives God’s provision of life and His salvation can the needs, the yearning to explore, and the spiritual emptiness of man be resolved. If the people of a country or a nation are unable to receive the salvation and care of God, then such a country or nation will tread the road of decline, toward darkness, and shall be annihilated by God.
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I am surprised at your response, so I will replace my reply with the words of God. I'm glad you read it carefully and went in a new direction. Anyway, I sincerely wish you good luck. Thank you.
Perhaps your country currently prospers, but if you allow your people to stray from God, then it shall find itself increasingly bereft of the blessings of God. The civilization of your country shall be increasingly trampled underfoot and, before long, the people shall rise up against God and curse Heaven. And so, unbeknownst to man, the fate of a country shall be ruined. God shall raise up powerful countries to deal with those countries that have been cursed by God, and may even wipe them from the face of the earth. The rise and fall of a country or nation is predicated upon whether its rulers worship God, and whether they lead their people to become closer to God and to worship Him. And yet, in this final era, because those who truly seek and worship God are increasingly scarce, God bestows special favor upon countries in which Christianity is the state religion. He gathers those countries together to form the world’s relatively righteous camp, while the atheistic countries and those that do not worship the true God become the opponents of the righteous camp. In this way, God not only has a place among mankind in which to conduct His work, but also gains countries that can exercise righteous authority, allowing sanctions and restrictions to be imposed on those countries that resist Him. Yet despite this, still no more people come forward to worship God, because man has strayed too far from Him, and man has forgotten God for too long. There remain on earth only countries that exercise righteousness and resist unrighteousness. But this is far from the wishes of God, for no country’s rulers will allow God to preside over their people, and no political party will gather together its people to worship God; God has lost His rightful place in the heart of every country, nation, ruling party, and even in the heart of every person. Although righteous forces do exist in this world, rule in which God holds no place in the heart of man is fragile. Without the blessing of God, the political arena shall fall into disarray and become unable to withstand a single blow. For mankind, being without the blessing of God is like being without the sun. Regardless of how assiduously rulers make contributions to their people, regardless of how many righteous conferences mankind holds together, none of this shall reverse the tide or alter the fate of mankind. Man believes that a country in which people are fed and clothed, in which they live together peacefully, is a good country, and one with good leadership. But God does not think so. He believes that a country in which no one worships Him is one that He shall annihilate. Man’s way of thinking is too much at odds with that of God. So, if the head of a country does not worship God, then the fate of this country shall be a tragic one, and the country shall have no destination.
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@@SGIndra US bombs while China builds. Who is evil?
Never under estimate the destruction by selfish politicians who work for the interest of rival state instead of their own people. Malaysia is famous for that.
Never under estimate the destruction by selfish politicians who work for the interest of rival state instead of their own people. Malaysia is famous for that.
so true .... those selfish politicians!!!!
US didn't fail in Iraq. US NGO has some Iraqi politicians in their pocket. notice after Hong Kong passed the National Security Law things quiet down? borrow a page from X Pres. Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, register all NGOs and keep them on a short leash.
When leaders rule through corruption, the fault lies with its people!