I really love the way Anthony Morse speaks so clearly and the straight forward questions he asks he is such an awesome journalist I really love watching his programs
From a geo-political standpoint, Thailand is very wary of outside influences and is fiercely independent, so it is fighting hard to make sure that any foreign investment benefits that nation and people. By contrast, Cambodia is so reliant on China that it is virtually a client state so will pretty much go along with what China wants.
I live in thailand .In the real thing I tell u about chinese tourist business.These tours only visit chinese stalls, chinese owner restaurants,Chinese hotel and something like that and these worker are chinese. It is called 'zero dollar' tour. but If they make a good business(win-win),Thai will support them.
Thailand is so independent it hosted CIA torture camps in their country where a ex-CIA spy alleged that Gina Haspel implemented water boarding techniques.
@Alphabets T I'm from China. These sorts of tours used to be more popular but the demand is in decline. Since our economy has just boomed in the past three decades, tourism was relatively new, and both the tourists and the local businesses were taken advantage of by these sorts of tour agencies. Nowadays, mostly only old people still go on these zero-dollar tours and the younger generation are leaning towards planning their own trip and interacting with locals. Compound that with government control, I believe we will see a lot of change in the right direction in the upcoming years.
@Alphabets T Yeah. Xenophobia isn't great for the economy. I hope that the economy of China, Thailand, and the rest of Asia can prosper more in light of the new RCEP deals.
One reason the progress of the mentioned HSR project in Thailand has been slow is because the Thai government demanded that most of the construction work has to done by Thai workers with, if possible, domestic materials, which have to be tested from scratch to satisfy the required Chinese standard. The government also demanded technological transfer and aimed to build the second phase (the missing link which would connect to Laos) themselves. Since China already invested billions of dollar in Laos and that railway project would have been a white elephant without the connection to Thailand, the Thai government has some leverage to make such demands. If Thailand wants the project to be done quickly, they can just follow Laos: take a big loan from China and pay China to build it with Chinese workers with imported materials. However, as Thailand is in no rush for HSR since they already have existing railways, that path might not be the best for Thailand and Thai people.
Dominic Sun This HSR ideaa was mooted way back by Msia to China, not Thailand. Msia is also having similar issues with Chinese involvement in the contentious ECRL project
@@dnguyen787 Lol then ask them to teach you how to do the job, why do you think they are there in the first place? Because YOUR people are less than capable of doing the job in quality and a timely manner, don't even think you are half as capable as them when it comes to construction because they are the best in the world at it. Be humble and accept the help, don't assume you can build anything without their help because even the Chinese a long time back needed the help of the Japanese in key infrastructure projects, so when their workers come, learn from them instead of whining like the americans.
Really enjoyed this. Excellent, balanced reporting and opinion with some important questions asked. It will be interesting to see how the Belt and Road initiative works out for both countries.
I was there for 45 days i really only noticed millions and millions of Thai people. They do not appreciate foreigners much anymore unless your in the big resorts.only a few of them smile anymore!
I feel that Thailand do not need China as much as China needs Thailand. I hope Thailand continues to develop its agriculture industry and do not focus only on the high tech jobs of the future. Even the richest person need to eat.
I used to love Sihanoukville. I used to take my Cambodian wife there every time we had a holiday. After our last trip, we vowed we'd never go again. It's dirty, expensive and the beaches have been trashed. I feel really sorry for the mom-and-pop local businesses that have seen their incomes evaporate.
Thank you for the enlightening documentary you are presenting us. I have appreciated very much the amazing knowledge you master in a vastly field from geopolitic to economy.
at least China didn't start any war with the neighbor. unlike the Japan started world war II in Asia and Korea installed the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system which create tension among China and surrounding country.
@@aquaregia7004 Actually I don't think CCP encourage us to boycott Japan and Korea. K-pop, Korean reality show, Japanese TV series, and anime are extremely popular in China. There were people almost openly said Japanese culture/products are more supreme than us and they are doing just fine. Recently the government is trying to improve the relationship with Japan. We admit the conflict between China, Korea, and Japan, it's complicated and there isn't a clear winner in terms of these arguments. As for Japan, I love Japanese culture and their people but I think their right-wing influence still owe us an apology. It's always easy to discredit all of our arguments into brainwash.
I thought Asian countries were friendly to each other but I was wrong. I am from HK and felt the hostility from Singaporeans, Thais, vietnamese and Taiwanese. I would be happy if someone could tell me why. I am not pro-china or pro-westerners. I am politically neutral.
It should be China-Cambodia. Thailand is not a trusted ally of China. If you think these degenerated people are your ally than you must think twice. Thailand don't have long history with China unlike Cambodia.
VIJAYA KUMAR, before Deng, China assisted then socialism countries freely; after Deng, China assists foreign countries by market, mostly without political conditions like IMF. When China just began Opening Up and Reform, many western (mainly US) companies invested in China, we never say that! Look Shenzhen is now the most advanced city and area in China! Win-win mutual cooperation! Even China leased land to foreign companies for about 30 years to get investment since China was poor at the beginning!
Very well done series, doesn't seem to be bias or weighted, good knowledge of subject, good balance of cultural output. Wish it contained more maps of the locations and the planned overall infrastructure.
EU has no mercy for Cambodia. But we, Cambodia, still be growing step by step, day by day by ourselves without any help from western. 💪🏻 Some Thai people said we are growing because of investors, but is there any country in the world be rich without investors? Salty
Your country gets help from the west. Your leaders receive millions and millions foreign aid from the west and what is your govt doing with the money Buying themselves private jets?
Beautiful place.big country beautiful friendly young people very friendly thank you for sharing your beautiful place love this place very good thank you for sharing
From the video I see more benefits than harm done from the Chinese investment in Cambodia. Those who reluctant to change to improve of course will be falling behind. If you can keep up than don’t blame others but yourself. Of course blaming others are easier to digest rather than blaming themselves. To those who keeps pointing fingers to other, it’s time to point your own finger to yourself and think how you gonna change to keep up with the pace. Or you can just keep blaming others and don’t change at all. The choice is yours to make and it’s your life. Don’t expect someone will come and help you to succeed. No free lunch in this world Ready or not it gonna happen just a matter of time. Not just help from China, it could be other country from the west and the same thing just gonna happen whether you like it or not.
fairly neutral view, taking viewers back-and-forth between all interested-parties' concerns and opinions, without trying to set an overarching narrative (slightly pro-China I'd say) to dictate viewers experience. I appreciate this type of journalism.
This video was not updated, the Thai government finally decided to own all of the investments and build the rail itself. By allowing the Chinese to transfer technology to create And Thailand will only order high-speed trains from China. If the China had invested in it, everything would be built by Chinese companies, including the laborers, it would use all the Chinese. Like happened in Laos In addition, Thailand had to lose space on both sides of the road for China to lease for 99 years, which the Thai government did not want this to happen and finally decided to invest on their own.
You know Thailand very well. Yes, that's right, Thais do it themselves because construction companies in Thailand have a lot of quality. They all work in ASEAN and Asia. Very few Chinese people come to open a business in Thailand because some illegal occupations are only for Thai people. and foreign tours prohibit foreign guides from acting You also need to hire a Thai guide in Thailand. Thank you for finding out the truth of Thailand. And I am glad that this government is not at the disadvantage of foreigners.
To answer the reporters first question to Mr Tan, Sihanoukville was chosen for casino development for at least one major reason and that is that the Malaysian Nagaworld casino has an exclusive casino license in Phnom Penh until 2045. Regarding the infrastructure that the Chinese are developing, the most significant one is an expressway from PP to Sihanoukville, designed, of course, to get gamblers to/from the new casinos quickly and easily until Sihanoukville‘s new airport is operational.
I was in Sihanukville last month, it is hell. The worst place i have ever been in my life. This is no place for people, no schools, no hospitals, no temples, just carcases of unfinished casinos inclosed Chinese hotes and slums for the locals. Sad place.
@@MrMiktor1 80% of the property there is own by Chinese, and they are all operating illegal businesses there, which isn't allowed in their own country, thats so sad for the citizen, because their government suppose to build the country instead they has been sellling it for their own's wealth.
I have left Bangkok 53 ago to USA in California . I am 79 years old now . When I was small kid I was not allowed to learn Chinese now every thing is opposite, time change for better for Chinese living in Thailand
I think it's good that Thailand is being weary with the Chinese one belt one road project. Thailand has always been a free country in south east Asia and never colonised so it should stay that way I think.
Alright people, Lim Sam Chhin is chinese decendant. His last name is Lim (Lin, Lam). This last name is Teochew people (same as Li Ka-shing Hong Kong #1 richest man) from eastern part of Quangdong province. As far as Sam Chhin goes, his father or grandfather were from there. So you can say he is chinese born in cambodia or chinese-cambodian just like doctor Haing Ngor (the killing field) and Loung Ung (First they kill my father). They all have chinese blood running in their veins, that is why they are so good. Without them, SE Asia economy will callapsed.
The point is he can be if he wants to, I mean, any Asian speaking Chinese can become Chinese eventually if they wanted to. This is true with quite a few Japanese guys taking Chinese names back in the Tang Dynasty.
First I would like to thank Anthony for accepting this assignment I believe that you were born for this purpose. Your show has helped open my eyes to see the world differently, especially Asia. I was born in Cambodia 1969. The first 10 years of my life I was raised during the most horrific period of Cambodian history. I came to the US as a refugee in 1983. I had the opportunity to revisit Cambodia 10yrs ago and it has changed since, seems like night and day. As I follow your show, I've learned that no matter how advanced each country is, still the poor have no voice. Money talks, that is all the leaders care about. Each leader that's representing each country will one day have to answer to the creator of all things that is the LORD jesus christ himself. Instead of taking care of their citizens and letting their voices be heard, they ignored their citizens. They will be judged one day. But there's hope one day the world will be ruled by one perfect ruler the KING HIMSELF, Jesus.
Cambodia wants to work, but not in Cambodia. Chinese people take work, but bring their people. Cambodian people have to flee to find work in Thailand. Other occupations, the law protects only Thai people, and the poor from Cambodia will come to beg on the overpass across the road. When they earn a lot of money, they take the money back to the country. But it's against Thai law. Do not come to beg. Because the government already has an agency to help these people and every company in Thailand. Having to accept three people with disabilities per company, they are all efficient and able to work in the office. And many more that we have laws that foreigners cannot work in Thailand.
43:08 That why The Kingdom of Thailand Never been a colony of any country in europe (The only one in Asean ) Because if the benefits do not fall to the Thai people, we will not accept that proposal
chelseafanclub1 Yes Thailand has has never been colonized by any country Western countries but that was not because of those countries afraid of the power of Thailand just because of the geographical reason Thailand is the central of SEA, those colonizers took Thailand as a white region to separate their power.
I was born at a time the Middle East had started to engage China in global trade through the Silk and Road Belt initiated by China as the key to prosperity. The program extends from Central Asia to Europe with the ancient method known as “Silk Road”. It was in 2013 that then-China President Xi Jinping proposed the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) during the opening of the People’s Congress China. Talking about the Chinese investments that have caught global attention, China poured in billions of dollars to make the Silk Road the map for world prosperity. The key component of the ambitious project is the construction of the railway. Indeed, once it is completed, progress will roll continuously and provide financial stability in many countries.
I read Chinese can only take $50,000 out of China. So how can they buy a $250,000 apartment in Cambodia? In any case, in 10 years, Cambodia will look completely different. One thing that struck out for me in Thailand is how top notch their dental clinics and hospitals are.
This is not the first time China established silkroad, historically China traded, built things along the way, made friends and helped develop economies. There is history for that. Vietnam, Korea, and Japan once joined the Chinese family not because of invasion but because of friendship and common interest. Like the british common wealth.
I appreciate the show is showing more facts than opinions. There will always be winners and losers when growth in an economy is going fast. On the one hand the Chinese government wish to go faster with the Belt and Road projects, on the other hand the locals may not benefit from the economic growth. Life is not fair, even in the United States. If you are not well educated, or you are not wealthy, you will be left behind.
Having heard the speaking about China doing in Cambodia. He said China developed Cambodia by building infrastructure, factories, hundreds of casinos. However, most jobs were taken by Chinese. They said Chinese patronise Chinese restaurants, and shops nothing goes to local. Yes! Cambodia is mordenized but locals still not benefited but it only only benefits the Chinese. So, what do you think?
@@htin08 wkwkwkwwk SINGAPORE IS NOT IN CHINA! Singapore’s capital is Singapore ( a city-state), China’s capital is Beijing. China predominantly consists of ethnic Chinese, Singapore has 4 main racial group with the majority being ethnic Chinese. China is perceived to be communist in nature, Singapore is a parliamentary democracy. (Or some like to say benevolent dictatorship) China is huge! Very huge indeed. You cant miss her on the atlas. Singapore is tiny. If you do not put in effort,you won’t be able to find the little red dot on the atlas. China has thousand of years of history, and some are very interesting history. Singapore has 52 years of history. Niceeee After saying so much,the differences should be clear as a bell. If you are still confused, let me add more. Singapore is known for the ban on chewing gum. China is known for unruly tourists. (No offense) Singapore is known for being a garden city. China is known for polluted air. ( again no offense) trying to be objective Singapore is known for Lee Kuan Yew. China is known for Mao Ze Dong, Deng Xiao Ping. ( i don’t know will i offend anyone with these 2 names) So now the differences should be crystal clear.
@@classiusnclaymikhail2014 China has only one ruling party called CCP and Singapore also has only one ruling party called PAP. Thus both countries are one patry states. What is with your long winded lecture of lies mixed with some sprinkle of truth?
Sihanouk ville is growing *10 compare to some countries’s city . Almost 20 biggest building are building in That city. And hundred building are built in it.
Well done 👍 Man you are a good looking guy very precise and fairly your job makes us have a clear view on what makes the progress in Asia China is a force of goodness here in Africa we are living the same thing
Mention one point, China has most ppl buddhists in the world, even if a govnor of CCP he may not be a buddhist, but he will go to temple for praise, we should support each other as a buddhist.
honestly, i was a backpacker here 12 years ago. it was cheap just like rest of SE asia and there are consequences and collateral damage to economic development. there is no one to blame and i believe and hope the overall effect will be positive for Cambodians.
I feel bad for anyone who is suffering because of these changes but at the same time it’s hard not to be impressed by how China is able to spread its power without firing a single shot. Nobody wants to be conquered but it’s better to be paid than killed.
@@mutmbobo6947 Investing is good when regulated, don't try to stir up hate for China just because Thailand refuses to become another U.S. puppet state.
I agree with Dr. Surachai. In Thailand the money would have better been used to improve the existing railway and buy new trains then build a new high speed railway. On the other hand I welcome China’s economical goals. While The US cares only for its own benefit and is focused on creating military conflicts, China is working on something that helps ensure peace and corporation between nations.
There's a lot of ethnic Chinese or people of partial Chinese ancestry in Thailand. Some of those kids in the mandarin school can pass as Chinese (maybe some are). Xie Ming Xiao (Chinese guy who speaks fluent Thai) on the other hand can pass as Thai. I'm Chinese and I can't tell them apart.
Steven Zheng Are you on crack? Thai people are brown. There are a lot of Thais that have Chinese ancestry that is why you see more East Asian features in them and even then I can tell they are not fully chinese.
@@crew If you go to southern China near the border to Laos and other SEA countries, you'll find a lot of Chinese that can pass as Laos or Thai if only judged by looks. China is multi-ethnic and you cannot tell if someone is Chinese or not judging by their looks.
Yep . They run the government and that travel agent lady was ethnically Chinese . You can always tell a Chinese Thai just by their names . They changed them to sound Thai but also trying to sound high class/noble but end up (if you know Thai ) sounding really stupid : the kids learning madarin were nearly all ethnically Chinese .
What's wrong with teaching in Chinsese? It is the future, just like the english was. totally biased video blaming everything on china. Even good thibgs are intrepreted as bad
waah waah - just say good things about China, right? Don't say anything bad because you will be attacked. You are obviously Chinese. Truth and facts don't have feelings. Sorry, bud
This video was more China centric than I've ever seen. They could have been much tougher on China. The bottom line is, do you want other countries adopting the China way of doing things? Having lived in Asia I see countries struggling with this. But not even the Chinese people trust their own govt, they leave the first chance they have
O Let’s see how this expressway turns out, but do you really expect the Chinese to build high quality infrastructure in a place they already control through corruption?
Teofilo L Who exactly are these greedy Americans and Anglo Saxons that you describe? And what exactly are they doing that is so bad? The usual complaint is that they are not doing enough, so I’d be interested to get your info. In terms of foreign companies: There are small scale western miners there but the larger ones are Chinese, Japanese and Indian. The garment manufacturers are largely Chinese and Korean. The builders are predominantly Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese. The Thais have massive agribusinesses, telecoms are largely local or Asian investors, cars are primarily Japanese and Korean. Most of the banks are Asian and breweries are mainly Asian. ANZ recently sold their share of ANZRoyal bank to Japanese, after earlier pulling out of a rubber plantation investment that had forcibly moved people off their land. Most of the land and forest concessions are held by Chinese, Malaysian and other Asian. So what is the basis of your post? You want to keep the bad westerners out? They haven’t got a snowballs chance in hell in Cambodia and everyone knows it. There are many things that stink about Cambodia but by far the smelliest is its own leadership.
Flood of gambling industry in Cambodia is not the fault of someone but the local policies makers. Capital either from China or from America is always pursuing benefits . The point is that how to manage FDI to benefit local people.
Update for Sihanoukville: most Chinese had already left because online game's ban and the Covid-19. Government has spent 300 million us$ to upgrade infrastructure. The express way linking the capital is underway.
Great reporting with a balanced viewpoint! Thanks CNA!! Keep making more of such videos! P.S. I'm actually watching this video for my studies hahaha. Surprised at the many divisive comments though...
I feel sorry as a Chinese. I had dreamt for years coming to Ankor and Siahnouk, and also PP to know what happened during Kemer Rogue. I think I will never come to Sihanouk after the boost of casinoes. But I still have some questions after this report. 1. Who had issued casino licences to Chinese investors? 2. Who will benifit more from the investments? 3. How did local people feel when the westerners came first and turned the town full of hoetels and western food eateries? Why Chinese construcions make people feel like staying in a foreign country, but English didn't? It seems that the whole vidoe is blaming Chinese money & buyers, but rememeber Chinese can't travel with just a passport as easy as people from other countries. Someone has the power to say no but he just says " welcome".
One belt one road is economic genius helping developing countries grow faster. Western countries just can't use the poorer countries as slave labour in 20 years time.
Mike Davis no he’s right; obviously there’s always going to be traces of chinese investments anywhere but Thailand have absolutely no where near the amount of infrastructure/loan deals with China as its asean neighbours such as Laos and Vietnam. When Bangladesh lost a port to China for failing to repay an infrastructure loan - a lot of countries (including Thailand) began to be more reluctant to rush into these deals with China
I think your view on small business fit squarely on the impact of corporate business such Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, etc. At least China is part of Asia than America. Profit is likely to be invested in Cambodia.
Just hope this new silkroad doesnt destroy beautiful Thai culture , people and nature...because the only goal is to extract resources and make more chinese rich...Thailand is a independant country and has capacity to do things on their own, yet keeping ties and business with China anyway.
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No they can't , technology wise they are nowhere near Europe which is nowhere near China.
Strange thing is that China is an authoritarian state, not a democracy, and the people there do not have much freedoms to express themselves, yet it is so nice to invest in many third world countries to enrich and help them ? !!!
It's reported that Thailand's economy is on the downhill, it's not like it doesn't grow up, more like grow up at slower speed. Learning Chinese is a pretty normal thing to do even around the world but teaching about one belt one road, 33:45 "want to give the positive view" on the project, even teaching Chinese politics is a quite bold move. I'm not sure if it's a nationalism thing but in my country (Vietnam), we've barely been taught about other countries' modern politics and not to mention any sensitive topic like one belt one road. I can clearly see that the government tries its best not to receive too much from China (it's still hard but at some points still acceptable). Thailand is strong and smart, I think they try to adapt and get prepared. But getting too involved with another country (especially China) is never a sustainable move. For Cambodia, it's hard to judge if they are right or wrong. Personally, I find it risky but I think time will answer.
@@letruongquy7956 thank you but I'm a student majored in international economy so pretty much what I have learnt and am still learning at uni. P.s. you give me a little shock as your name is exactly the same as my dad's ^^
Its straight up propaganda. In China its common and part of their life so when they bring it to other countries, they act its normal and it should be that way, Christianism all over again.
Ahh I need this rail NOW, i'm in rural Thailand and was in Laos....there is no train in Laos (the one from Thailand only goes past the border in Laos and stops)....and the busses are a laugh, wanna be moved onto a crappier bus than you paid for or get conned into staying at a hotel in the middle of nowhere then take the bus! I don't bother and take planes everywhere then the slow train thru Northern Thailand for scenery. Still, IT IS SO SLOW!
Nice described, quite neutrally, leaving controversial topic generated out of Chinese loan and debt trap. I would have been more happy if the dangerous after effect on Chinese debt trap too is mentioned. The debt trap of Srilanka (building a harbour where no ship comes for loading/unloading, building a top class airport in the middle of no where, etc), Maldives, Djibouti, Tajikistan (had to shred to China for some 11000 sq. kilometer to pay off the debt owing to make first class road) and many more countries are in the line to be declared bankrupt!
The anxiety is normally scene, even in China We see a lot of people get rich , a lot of people not rich anymore. The anxiety source is speed. But I just can say keep mind open to grasp the opportunity.
Interesting report. Thailand's greatest strength is its independence, from all other countries. I hope this does not change. If the whole purpose of the Belt-Road is to increase trade with Europe, then road and rail are not as cheap as ocean cargo ships. What happens if Europe changes its views on China, and puts restrictions or tariffs on Chinese goods? I'm not sure anyone watching this (or commenting) is aware of the entire CCP agenda, which is to benefit Communist China first. There is a saying in English: "don't look a gift horse in the mouth" (to see if it has bad teeth) just be happy to get a free gift, or "free" money. However, the story of the Trojan Horse is basic to Western culture, and goes back at least 2800 years ago: "beware of Greeks bearing gifts". It would be a shame if South-East Asia became a colony of an Empire again. It suffered badly under my ancestors 100 years ago, and Japan 75 years ago. I don't want to see it suffer under Communist imperialism now. Brand new highways and high speed trains are a great way to move soldiers, sent to "protect investments". Or to put the receiving country into debt, that is paid back in the form of land concessions, and military bases (Pakistan, Sri Lanka). Caveat Emptor. If you hate the West, then don't copy their methods, unless you are a hypocrite.
That's common knowledge. The CCP restricts that market, in favour of Chinese state-owned enterprises. Any foreign company that wants to sell into China is forced to transfer its intellectual property and technology to the Chinese government. The CCP breaks every rule of the World Trade Organization, but expects other countries to follow those rules. Up until now, the rest of the world has known this, but western governments have looked the other way, for the sake of stability in China. There's a reason there are only 5 communist countries left in the world. There used to be more than 40. China has an amazing history of over 4000 years. It has only been communist for 70 years. That's a very short time in the bigger picture. I want China to succeed, but communism is a dead end. The Dynastic Cycle might be disputed as real, but it sure seems to have some truth to it. When the People's Republic of China collapses, the world will suffer. That is what western governments fear. They don't want war, despite the CCP propaganda that the west is out to sabotage China. Unfortunately, trade does not stop wars. I wish it did.
Stupid.China has to use high-speed rail to transport its troops to fight Thailand? China's missile coverage of Thailand is not a problem, and bombers can also cover Thailand.Does China need troops to enter and fight on the ground? If China and Thailand are going to fight you can just blow up the high-speed rail.High-speed rail is built in your country and you can easily blow it up. Only those without brains would believe that China would use the railway to send troops.
Paul Hurst - spare us the fake concern. The only concern you have is not wanting an Asian power like China to have so much power. You all demonized your "ally" japan in the 80's and 90's just because they were challenging white men economically.
Great documentary- v. professionally done! I admit that I haven't been keeping up on Asian affairs as my first and last time there was back in 2011. Again- good job and I look forward to your next presentation.
Chinese restaurants patronage a lot of non-Asian, but seldom other Asian. It's common Indian go to Indian restaurant, Korean go to Korean restaurant, etc.
I think is awesome the the Asian countries are coming together they have to work on certain things but it can be done I would love to see the same thing happening Latin America
The West used violence to colonize the South East Asian countries and built military bases but have never helped developed their economy. So what if China's agenda is to build military base in these countries while helping them to develop their infrastructure and economy. Why is it okay to be enslaved by the Americans when they are destroying countries and creating wars and conflicts?
I really love the way Anthony Morse speaks so clearly and the straight forward questions he asks he is such an awesome journalist I really love watching his programs
From a geo-political standpoint, Thailand is very wary of outside influences and is fiercely independent, so it is fighting hard to make sure that any foreign investment benefits that nation and people. By contrast, Cambodia is so reliant on China that it is virtually a client state so will pretty much go along with what China wants.
I live in thailand .In the real thing I tell u about chinese tourist business.These tours only visit chinese stalls, chinese owner restaurants,Chinese hotel and something like that and these worker are chinese. It is called 'zero dollar' tour. but If they make a good business(win-win),Thai will support them.
Thailand is so independent it hosted CIA torture camps in their country where a ex-CIA spy alleged that Gina Haspel implemented water boarding techniques.
@Alphabets T I'm from China. These sorts of tours used to be more popular but the demand is in decline. Since our economy has just boomed in the past three decades, tourism was relatively new, and both the tourists and the local businesses were taken advantage of by these sorts of tour agencies. Nowadays, mostly only old people still go on these zero-dollar tours and the younger generation are leaning towards planning their own trip and interacting with locals. Compound that with government control, I believe we will see a lot of change in the right direction in the upcoming years.
@Alphabets T Yeah. Xenophobia isn't great for the economy. I hope that the economy of China, Thailand, and the rest of Asia can prosper more in light of the new RCEP deals.
Sun bird What a load of crap
Malaysian here. Thailand looks pretty developed!
I have been living in Sihanoukville for over 10 years and everything that is shown in this Reportage is true.
Hows the night life ? as good as Pattaya ? been here for 15 years
I’ve been living in pattaya for my whole life and i have to say the night life here feels overwhelming with all the sex tourism
@@lungtoo1525 is it good?
@@toytulog576 Not really if you walk alone you'll get harassed by hookers and that's a problem for me because I'm a devoted Christian
@@lungtoo1525 dat sux..considering hookers in pattaya got dingleberries too.
This is what we call balanced reporting.
Thank you, Mr Morse. I have watched all your New Silk Road Series. Great Series.
One reason the progress of the mentioned HSR project in Thailand has been slow is because the Thai government demanded that most of the construction work has to done by Thai workers with, if possible, domestic materials, which have to be tested from scratch to satisfy the required Chinese standard. The government also demanded technological transfer and aimed to build the second phase (the missing link which would connect to Laos) themselves. Since China already invested billions of dollar in Laos and that railway project would have been a white elephant without the connection to Thailand, the Thai government has some leverage to make such demands.
If Thailand wants the project to be done quickly, they can just follow Laos: take a big loan from China and pay China to build it with Chinese workers with imported materials. However, as Thailand is in no rush for HSR since they already have existing railways, that path might not be the best for Thailand and Thai people.
Dominic Sun This HSR ideaa was mooted way back by Msia to China, not Thailand. Msia is also having similar issues with Chinese involvement in the contentious ECRL project
Many projects in Vietnam with China loans and built by Chinese have bad quality. Thailand is smart by being cautious with the Chinese.
And be in debt? Look at how much dept Lao is to China. China basically own that country.
@@dnguyen787 Lol you mean built by Vietnamese right? Don't confuse the two.
@@dnguyen787 Lol then ask them to teach you how to do the job, why do you think they are there in the first place? Because YOUR people are less than capable of doing the job in quality and a timely manner, don't even think you are half as capable as them when it comes to construction because they are the best in the world at it.
Be humble and accept the help, don't assume you can build anything without their help because even the Chinese a long time back needed the help of the Japanese in key infrastructure projects, so when their workers come, learn from them instead of whining like the americans.
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i'm refreshed with a simple and bright worldview. unchained of nuance and subtly.
i'm sure there is more to come but its just so fresh
I loved the host!
Especially when he says my homecoming i grew up in Thailand I'm so proud of you and keep following your channel
Thai fan
I agree, he is outstanding compared to most, especially like cnn
Really enjoyed this. Excellent, balanced reporting and opinion with some important questions asked. It will be interesting to see how the Belt and Road initiative works out for both countries.
I was in Thailand last month, I was really surprised that pretty much everyone can speak a bit Chinese. Thailand government and people are smart.
40% of Thai population has Chinese blood
@@willliu8944 Not true. In the south very dark people.
There's a sizable overseas Chinese population in Thailand (mainly Teochew). Though they changed their surnames to Thai-sounding ones.
普通话
I was there for 45 days i really only noticed millions and millions of Thai people. They do not appreciate foreigners much anymore unless your in the big resorts.only a few of them smile anymore!
I feel that Thailand do not need China as much as China needs Thailand. I hope Thailand continues to develop its agriculture industry and do not focus only on the high tech jobs of the future. Even the richest person need to eat.
Do you know this great Supertramp song called "Dreamer". Nothing than a dreamer...
Without science and technology, a country will not prosper.
@@user-hv8fw1hb1n People can live without high tech but food.
@@dsotm99z88x7c I don't think you can survive in the Amazon jungle or on the African continent anymore
MindSpace Invader
Ya, you wish Thai people stay poor as farmers forever so that you can continue “torturing” their girls.
Shameless!!! 🙄🙄🙄
I used to love Sihanoukville. I used to take my Cambodian wife there every time we had a holiday. After our last trip, we vowed we'd never go again. It's dirty, expensive and the beaches have been trashed. I feel really sorry for the mom-and-pop local businesses that have seen their incomes evaporate.
maybe because westerners are no longer the privileged ones.
@@angryninja less than YOURS !
Please stay away, Cheap charlie.
Sihanoukville becomes a Ghost town now in 2023 !
This old professor is very practical and smart.
Cambodia is growing 10% every year for the last 5 years, according to world bank, faster than Indian miracle.
10% = 99% for China :)
@@l3locparty you Siam idiot and knowing nothing abt cambodia.
VIJAYA KUMAR india superpooper 2020
@VIJAYA KUMAR india is is only growing by 8.5 percent
Cambodia is growing at 10%.
Thank you for the enlightening documentary you are presenting us. I have appreciated very much the amazing knowledge you master in a vastly field from geopolitic to economy.
亚洲人民是一家，👫Make Asia Great Again👫
Make Asia Great Again !!
at least China didn't start any war with the neighbor. unlike the Japan started world war II in Asia and Korea installed the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system which create tension among China and surrounding country.
@@aquaregia7004 Actually I don't think CCP encourage us to boycott Japan and Korea. K-pop, Korean reality show, Japanese TV series, and anime are extremely popular in China. There were people almost openly said Japanese culture/products are more supreme than us and they are doing just fine. Recently the government is trying to improve the relationship with Japan. We admit the conflict between China, Korea, and Japan, it's complicated and there isn't a clear winner in terms of these arguments. As for Japan, I love Japanese culture and their people but I think their right-wing influence still owe us an apology. It's always easy to discredit all of our arguments into brainwash.
United States of Asia→USA 手动滑稽
I thought Asian countries were friendly to each other but I was wrong. I am from HK and felt the hostility from Singaporeans, Thais, vietnamese and Taiwanese. I would be happy if someone could tell me why. I am not pro-china or pro-westerners. I am politically neutral.
More and more China Thailand and China Cambodia win-win cooperation! Long live iron brother friendship!
It should be China-Cambodia. Thailand is not a trusted ally of China. If you think these degenerated people are your ally than you must think twice. Thailand don't have long history with China unlike Cambodia.
Tee Touch, Cambodia is China's iron brother! Our friendship began from Chairman Mao and King Norodom Sihanouk era, long time and stable!
VIJAYA KUMAR, before Deng, China assisted then socialism countries freely; after Deng, China assists foreign countries by market, mostly without political conditions like IMF. When China just began Opening Up and Reform, many western (mainly US) companies invested in China, we never say that! Look Shenzhen is now the most advanced city and area in China! Win-win mutual cooperation! Even China leased land to foreign companies for about 30 years to get investment since China was poor at the beginning!
VIJAYA KUMAR, a lot of Asian countries are not developed yet! They need help! You low class bastard don't understand!
Jimmy Wong: And it continued with war crimes!
Very well done series, doesn't seem to be bias or weighted, good knowledge of subject, good balance of cultural output. Wish it contained more maps of the locations and the planned overall infrastructure.
BS.
EU has no mercy for Cambodia. But we, Cambodia, still be growing step by step, day by day by ourselves without any help from western. 💪🏻 Some Thai people said we are growing because of investors, but is there any country in the world be rich without investors? Salty
You are crooks like hun sen.
Your country gets help from the west. Your leaders receive millions and millions foreign aid from the west and what is your govt doing with the money
Buying themselves private jets?
I believe the one who's salty is the one who still longs for the bygone era of the Khmer Empire.
Go Cambodia.
Chinese people work very hard. It's their superpower.
It seems more and more likely that Asia will be more and more rich.
Sorry, no, I did not see that.
Rofl that would be good if true...I need some hard working labor to help carry my cement 😂
VIJAYA KUMAR
What dafaq you on about? Spouting nonsense with no evidence ....
VIJAYA is smoking something good.
@@AndrewManook a warning to back off the drugs
Beautiful place.big country beautiful friendly young people very friendly thank you for sharing your beautiful place love this place very good thank you for sharing
From the video I see more benefits than harm done from the Chinese investment in Cambodia. Those who reluctant to change to improve of course will be falling behind. If you can keep up than don’t blame others but yourself. Of course blaming others are easier to digest rather than blaming themselves.
To those who keeps pointing fingers to other, it’s time to point your own finger to yourself and think how you gonna change to keep up with the pace. Or you can just keep blaming others and don’t change at all.
The choice is yours to make and it’s your life. Don’t expect someone will come and help you to succeed.
No free lunch in this world
Ready or not it gonna happen just a matter of time. Not just help from China, it could be other country from the west and the same thing just gonna happen whether you like it or not.
Loving your segment about the BRI. Can't stop watching it! Cambodja and Thailand are beautiful! Greetings from PORTUGAL (Oeiras, Lisbon)
fairly neutral view, taking viewers back-and-forth between all interested-parties' concerns and opinions, without trying to set an overarching narrative (slightly pro-China I'd say) to dictate viewers experience. I appreciate this type of journalism.
Nice documentary, it is very difficult to find good and moderate one these days.
THE RESTAURANT OWNER... YOU CAN TASTE THE PAIN IN HIS HEART
Sad story
Excellent production and great reporting .. Looking forward to more.
Thanks so much .. 🙏🏽
This video was not updated, the Thai government finally decided to own all of the investments and build the rail itself. By allowing the Chinese to transfer technology to create And Thailand will only order high-speed trains from China.
If the China had invested in it, everything would be built by Chinese companies, including the laborers, it would use all the Chinese. Like happened in Laos In addition, Thailand had to lose space on both sides of the road for China to lease for 99 years, which the Thai government did not want this to happen and finally decided to invest on their own.
You know Thailand very well. Yes, that's right, Thais do it themselves because construction companies in Thailand have a lot of quality. They all work in ASEAN and Asia. Very few Chinese people come to open a business in Thailand because some illegal occupations are only for Thai people. and foreign tours prohibit foreign guides from acting You also need to hire a Thai guide in Thailand. Thank you for finding out the truth of Thailand. And I am glad that this government is not at the disadvantage of foreigners.
Businesses has to evolve over time. You cannot simply just expect to running business you use to forever.
This is excellent report, thank you
To answer the reporters first question to Mr Tan, Sihanoukville was chosen for casino development for at least one major reason and that is that the Malaysian Nagaworld casino has an exclusive casino license in Phnom Penh until 2045. Regarding the infrastructure that the Chinese are developing, the most significant one is an expressway from PP to Sihanoukville, designed, of course, to get gamblers to/from the new casinos quickly and easily until Sihanoukville‘s new airport is operational.
I hope that things work out well for Cambodia considering the difficulties they had doing the Vietnam war and the years that followed
You mean the pol pot and indochina war ?
alos is pictured exclusive
The difficulties were compounded by china supporting Pol Pot.
I was in Sihanukville last month, it is hell. The worst place i have ever been in my life. This is no place for people, no schools, no hospitals, no temples, just carcases of unfinished casinos inclosed Chinese hotes and slums for the locals. Sad place.
@@MrMiktor1 80% of the property there is own by Chinese, and they are all operating illegal businesses there, which isn't allowed in their own country, thats so sad for the citizen, because their government suppose to build the country instead they has been sellling it for their own's wealth.
Very impressed with the factory workers wearing masks, these people are decades ahead of the US
actually, everyone I see now is wearing a mask.
Balanced views and well supported. Good job.
I have left Bangkok 53 ago to USA in California . I am 79 years old now . When I was small kid I was not allowed to learn Chinese now every thing is opposite, time change for better for Chinese living in Thailand
I think it's good that Thailand is being weary with the Chinese one belt one road project. Thailand has always been a free country in south east Asia and never colonised so it should stay that way I think.
But it won't.
Thailand is already run by Thai-Chinese... Get a grip.
Be positive. ok?
These employees in casino spoke Mandarin, dose not mean they are Chinese, they are definitely locals..
80percent of employees of the Chinese business in cambodia are local and 20percent probably the skill chinese.
No one said they were... they said it was locals...
Alright people, Lim Sam Chhin is chinese decendant. His last name is Lim (Lin, Lam). This last name is Teochew people (same as Li Ka-shing Hong Kong #1 richest man) from eastern part of Quangdong province. As far as Sam Chhin goes, his father or grandfather were from there. So you can say he is chinese born in cambodia or chinese-cambodian just like doctor Haing Ngor (the killing field) and Loung Ung (First they kill my father). They all have chinese blood running in their veins, that is why they are so good. Without them, SE Asia economy will callapsed.
The point is he can be if he wants to, I mean, any Asian speaking Chinese can become Chinese eventually if they wanted to. This is true with quite a few Japanese guys taking Chinese names back in the Tang Dynasty.
Yep i went there last night.. what a messy place. People spitting and smoking inside. 99% game addicted chinese were there.
First I would like to thank Anthony for accepting this assignment I believe that you were born for this purpose. Your show has helped open my eyes to see the world differently, especially Asia. I was born in Cambodia 1969. The first 10 years of my life I was raised during the most horrific period of Cambodian history. I came to the US as a refugee in 1983. I had the opportunity to revisit Cambodia 10yrs ago and it has changed since, seems like night and day. As I follow your show, I've learned that no matter how advanced each country is, still the poor have no voice. Money talks, that is all the leaders care about. Each leader that's representing each country will one day have to answer to the creator of all things that is the LORD jesus christ himself. Instead of taking care of their citizens and letting their voices be heard, they ignored their citizens. They will be judged one day. But there's hope one day the world will be ruled by one perfect ruler the KING HIMSELF, Jesus.
It's interesting how the comment's section of a reasonably balanced reporting is very much one-sided.
Cambodia and China , have been friends for decades . China has the money Cambodia has the workforce that need Jobs . It makes a lot of sense .
Cambodia wants to work, but not in Cambodia. Chinese people take work, but bring their people. Cambodian people have to flee to find work in Thailand. Other occupations, the law protects only Thai people, and the poor from Cambodia will come to beg on the overpass across the road. When they earn a lot of money, they take the money back to the country. But it's against Thai law. Do not come to beg. Because the government already has an agency to help these people and every company in Thailand. Having to accept three people with disabilities per company, they are all efficient and able to work in the office. And many more that we have laws that foreigners cannot work in Thailand.
@@dussaneekhengpimon625 great point . Thanks for your comment.
1 belt 1 road so interesting on a global level this is not domestic,, this is a global thing and thanx for the upload!
43:08 That why The Kingdom of Thailand Never been a colony of any country in europe (The only one in Asean ) Because if the benefits do not fall to the Thai people, we will not accept that proposal
And she not said "and only import technology from China" the sub is suck
Well done to Thailand.
chelseafanclub1 Yes Thailand has has never been colonized by any country Western countries but that was not because of those countries afraid of the power of Thailand just because of the geographical reason Thailand is the central of SEA, those colonizers took Thailand as a white region to separate their power.
@@Ngim905 a buffer state controversy theoritical is false. NEXT!
Grant El So what's right?
I was born at a time the Middle East had started to engage China in global trade through the Silk and Road Belt initiated by China as the key to prosperity.
The program extends from Central Asia to Europe with the ancient method known as “Silk Road”. It was in 2013 that then-China President Xi Jinping proposed the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) during the opening of the People’s Congress China.
Talking about the Chinese investments that have caught global attention, China poured in billions of dollars to make the Silk Road the map for world prosperity.
The key component of the ambitious project is the construction of the railway. Indeed, once it is completed, progress will roll continuously and provide financial stability in many countries.
20:13-21:13 is about the most important minute of this entire video.
I agree you.
Democracy is not a system which should be forced, but the rulers of those European countries including US, even don't know that.
I read Chinese can only take $50,000 out of China. So how can they buy a $250,000 apartment in Cambodia? In any case, in 10 years, Cambodia will look completely different. One thing that struck out for me in Thailand is how top notch their dental clinics and hospitals are.
$50,000 annually per member of household.
This is not the first time China established silkroad, historically China traded, built things along the way, made friends and helped develop economies. There is history for that. Vietnam, Korea, and Japan once joined the Chinese family not because of invasion but because of friendship and common interest. Like the british common wealth.
Very very interesting and well made docu
I appreciate the show is showing more facts than opinions. There will always be winners and losers when growth in an economy is going fast. On the one hand the Chinese government wish to go faster with the Belt and Road projects, on the other hand the locals may not benefit from the economic growth. Life is not fair, even in the United States. If you are not well educated, or you are not wealthy, you will be left behind.
Having heard the speaking about China doing in Cambodia. He said China developed Cambodia by building infrastructure, factories, hundreds of casinos. However, most jobs were taken by Chinese. They said Chinese patronise Chinese restaurants, and shops nothing goes to local. Yes! Cambodia is mordenized but locals still not benefited but it only only benefits the Chinese. So, what do you think?
about the local restaurant dilemma, for fairness' sake. korean tourists are also directed to Korean restaurants everywhere they go.
Another informative video.
China - Singapore brotherhood!
China is a communist state while the singapore of democracy...
@@classiusnclaymikhail2014
Both China and Singapore are one party states.
@@htin08 wkwkwkwwk
SINGAPORE IS NOT IN CHINA!
Singapore’s capital is Singapore ( a city-state), China’s capital is Beijing.
China predominantly consists of ethnic Chinese, Singapore has 4 main racial group with the majority being ethnic Chinese.
China is perceived to be communist in nature, Singapore is a parliamentary democracy. (Or some like to say benevolent dictatorship)
China is huge! Very huge indeed. You cant miss her on the atlas. Singapore is tiny. If you do not put in effort,you won’t be able to find the little red dot on the atlas.
China has thousand of years of history, and some are very interesting history. Singapore has 52 years of history. Niceeee
After saying so much,the differences should be clear as a bell. If you are still confused, let me add more.
Singapore is known for the ban on chewing gum. China is known for unruly tourists. (No offense)
Singapore is known for being a garden city. China is known for polluted air. ( again no offense) trying to be objective
Singapore is known for Lee Kuan Yew. China is known for Mao Ze Dong, Deng Xiao Ping. ( i don’t know will i offend anyone with these 2 names)
So now the differences should be crystal clear.
@@classiusnclaymikhail2014
China has only one ruling party called CCP and Singapore also has only one ruling party called PAP. Thus both countries are one patry states.
What is with your long winded lecture of lies mixed with some sprinkle of truth?
香蕉人玩具国家李家坡不配。
@15:00 those factories look so much better than the 70s-80s dungeons of china
Nicely made. Congratulations
Sihanouk ville is growing *10 compare to some countries’s city . Almost 20 biggest building are building in That city. And hundred building are built in it.
Well done 👍 Man you are a good looking guy very precise and fairly your job makes us have a clear view on what makes the progress in Asia China is a force of goodness here in Africa we are living the same thing
Mention one point, China has most ppl buddhists in the world, even if a govnor of CCP he may not be a buddhist, but he will go to temple for praise, we should support each other as a buddhist.
GREAT. AWESOME. EXCELLENT
Railroad projects that cuts a road from china to europe can also be used to transport chinese troops from china to anywhere
honestly, i was a backpacker here 12 years ago. it was cheap just like rest of SE asia and there are consequences and collateral damage to economic development. there is no one to blame and i believe and hope the overall effect will be positive for Cambodians.
I feel bad for anyone who is suffering because of these changes but at the same time it’s hard not to be impressed by how China is able to spread its power without firing a single shot. Nobody wants to be conquered but it’s better to be paid than killed.
It may be possible that all Chinese businesses here will conquer almost all local businesses because they own buildings and landmarks
Forign People cannot own land in Thailand,
@@newton18311 Yes they can , chinese investor own land in Thailand through paying off corrupt officials and using a third party Thai
@@mutmbobo6947 yes i know but Farang cannot own land
@@mutmbobo6947 Investing is good when regulated, don't try to stir up hate for China just because Thailand refuses to become another U.S. puppet state.
bingo
I agree with Dr. Surachai. In Thailand the money would have better been used to improve the existing railway and buy new trains then build a new high speed railway.
On the other hand I welcome China’s economical goals. While The US cares only for its own benefit and is focused on creating military conflicts, China is working on something that helps ensure peace and corporation between nations.
There's a lot of ethnic Chinese or people of partial Chinese ancestry in Thailand. Some of those kids in the mandarin school can pass as Chinese (maybe some are). Xie Ming Xiao (Chinese guy who speaks fluent Thai) on the other hand can pass as Thai. I'm Chinese and I can't tell them apart.
Those kids are Thai-Chinese. If you had visited Thailand, you can tell Thai from Thai-Chinese.
Steven Zheng Are you on crack? Thai people are brown. There are a lot of Thais that have Chinese ancestry that is why you see more East Asian features in them and even then I can tell they are not fully chinese.
@@crew If you go to southern China near the border to Laos and other SEA countries, you'll find a lot of Chinese that can pass as Laos or Thai if only judged by looks. China is multi-ethnic and you cannot tell if someone is Chinese or not judging by their looks.
I don't know if they were Chinese or Thai but someone pickpocketed me in Bangkok's China Town
Yep . They run the government and that travel agent lady was ethnically Chinese . You can always tell a Chinese Thai just by their names . They changed them to sound Thai but also trying to sound high class/noble but end up (if you know Thai ) sounding really stupid : the kids learning madarin were nearly all ethnically Chinese .
well explain Documentary on what's happend in Asia...
What's wrong with teaching in Chinsese? It is the future, just like the english was. totally biased video blaming everything on china. Even good thibgs are intrepreted as bad
waah waah - just say good things about China, right? Don't say anything bad because you will be attacked. You are obviously Chinese. Truth and facts don't have feelings. Sorry, bud
@@allison447 What are you, an infant? What are you lashing about?
This video was more China centric than I've ever seen. They could have been much tougher on China. The bottom line is, do you want other countries adopting the China way of doing things? Having lived in Asia I see countries struggling with this. But not even the Chinese people trust their own govt, they leave the first chance they have
Please tell us what is Chinsese?
@@stevenobinator2229 Is that what your government tells you? The US regime? With its "private" media? LOL
Don't forget that cambodia, Thailand and vietnam ha to work on the lancnag mekong project cooperatively as well
More casinos and low quality infrastructure projects... not sure if that’s what everyone is looking for
sounds like sour japanese making noise. I don't see Thai and combodian complaining on this video?? HAHA
With Japanese steels, it is definitely low quality. And make in Japan subways for London,it is low quality too.
@@jasonwang1572 lol says all the chinese, where all the shit comes from. SMH
O Let’s see how this expressway turns out, but do you really expect the Chinese to build high quality infrastructure in a place they already control through corruption?
Teofilo L Who exactly are these greedy Americans and Anglo Saxons that you describe? And what exactly are they doing that is so bad? The usual complaint is that they are not doing enough, so I’d be interested to get your info. In terms of foreign companies: There are small scale western miners there but the larger ones are Chinese, Japanese and Indian. The garment manufacturers are largely Chinese and Korean. The builders are predominantly Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese. The Thais have massive agribusinesses, telecoms are largely local or Asian investors, cars are primarily Japanese and Korean. Most of the banks are Asian and breweries are mainly Asian. ANZ recently sold their share of ANZRoyal bank to Japanese, after earlier pulling out of a rubber plantation investment that had forcibly moved people off their land. Most of the land and forest concessions are held by Chinese, Malaysian and other Asian. So what is the basis of your post? You want to keep the bad westerners out? They haven’t got a snowballs chance in hell in Cambodia and everyone knows it. There are many things that stink about Cambodia but by far the smelliest is its own leadership.
Always Respect🙏🙏🙏🏻🙏🏻
Good to see Cambodia developing.
Flood of gambling industry in Cambodia is not the fault of someone but the local policies makers. Capital either from China or from America is always pursuing benefits . The point is that how to manage FDI to benefit local people.
Update for Sihanoukville: most Chinese had already left because online game's ban and the Covid-19. Government has spent 300 million us$ to upgrade infrastructure. The express way linking the capital is underway.
It will open up n prosper the rural regions of both countries.
Great reporting with a balanced viewpoint! Thanks CNA!! Keep making more of such videos!
P.S. I'm actually watching this video for my studies hahaha. Surprised at the many divisive comments though...
thankyou for video😍😍😍
Both internal factor and external factor are effective on development of local economy in a country.eduction is far more crucial,
I'm Khmer myself, it should be a blessing for all Khmer people because soon Khmer-Han will become a new Imperial race!
Cambodians are not even getting enough Food to Feed themselves
It’s Hell to start a Casino in Cambodia..
this is how to attractive the tourist and business people coming in to Cambodia.
Very good. Thank you.
I feel sorry as a Chinese. I had dreamt for years coming to Ankor and Siahnouk, and also PP to know what happened during Kemer Rogue. I think I will never come to Sihanouk after the boost of casinoes. But I still have some questions after this report. 1. Who had issued casino licences to Chinese investors? 2. Who will benifit more from the investments? 3. How did local people feel when the westerners came first and turned the town full of hoetels and western food eateries? Why Chinese construcions make people feel like staying in a foreign country, but English didn't? It seems that the whole vidoe is blaming Chinese money & buyers, but rememeber Chinese can't travel with just a passport as easy as people from other countries. Someone has the power to say no but he just says " welcome".
We love you Cambodian and Thai ! together we can build better future !
From China
One belt one road is economic genius helping developing countries grow faster. Western countries just can't use the poorer countries as slave labour in 20 years time.
Don't let the Chinese pollute such beautiful culture
Not money from china thailand =Use money from Thailand. (LAOS-Cambodia Loans from China)
TK TKSPORTSTK your country have much money from where ?
Do you live under the rock?
Mike Davis no he’s right; obviously there’s always going to be traces of chinese investments anywhere but Thailand have absolutely no where near the amount of infrastructure/loan deals with China as its asean neighbours such as Laos and Vietnam. When Bangladesh lost a port to China for failing to repay an infrastructure loan - a lot of countries (including Thailand) began to be more reluctant to rush into these deals with China
I think your view on small business fit squarely on the impact of corporate business such Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, etc. At least China is part of Asia than America. Profit is likely to be invested in Cambodia.
Just hope this new silkroad doesnt destroy beautiful Thai culture , people and nature...because the only goal is to extract resources and make more chinese rich...Thailand is a independant country and has capacity to do things on their own, yet keeping ties and business with China anyway.
No they can't , technology wise they are nowhere near Europe which is nowhere near China.
Strange thing is that China is an authoritarian state, not a democracy, and the people there do not have much freedoms to express themselves, yet it is so nice to invest in many third world countries to enrich and help them ? !!!
It's reported that Thailand's economy is on the downhill, it's not like it doesn't grow up, more like grow up at slower speed. Learning Chinese is a pretty normal thing to do even around the world but teaching about one belt one road, 33:45 "want to give the positive view" on the project, even teaching Chinese politics is a quite bold move. I'm not sure if it's a nationalism thing but in my country (Vietnam), we've barely been taught about other countries' modern politics and not to mention any sensitive topic like one belt one road. I can clearly see that the government tries its best not to receive too much from China (it's still hard but at some points still acceptable).
Thailand is strong and smart, I think they try to adapt and get prepared. But getting too involved with another country (especially China) is never a sustainable move.
For Cambodia, it's hard to judge if they are right or wrong. Personally, I find it risky but I think time will answer.
never trust the ccp.
I admire your knowledge
@@letruongquy7956 thank you but I'm a student majored in international economy so pretty much what I have learnt and am still learning at uni.
P.s. you give me a little shock as your name is exactly the same as my dad's ^^
@@aprille0904 Your dad is probably proud of you.
Its straight up propaganda. In China its common and part of their life so when they bring it to other countries, they act its normal and it should be that way,
Christianism all over again.
Ahh I need this rail NOW, i'm in rural Thailand and was in Laos....there is no train in Laos (the one from Thailand only goes past the border in Laos and stops)....and the busses are a laugh, wanna be moved onto a crappier bus than you paid for or get conned into staying at a hotel in the middle of nowhere then take the bus! I don't bother and take planes everywhere then the slow train thru Northern Thailand for scenery. Still, IT IS SO SLOW!
Those are memory foam pillows. They sell for over $50 a piece in the states. This is good for Thailand. It's not just a raw material exporter anymore.
I really liked the video. :)
Nice described, quite neutrally, leaving controversial topic generated out of Chinese loan and debt trap. I would have been more happy if the dangerous after effect on Chinese debt trap too is mentioned. The debt trap of Srilanka (building a harbour where no ship comes for loading/unloading, building a top class airport in the middle of no where, etc), Maldives, Djibouti, Tajikistan (had to shred to China for some 11000 sq. kilometer to pay off the debt owing to make first class road) and many more countries are in the line to be declared bankrupt!
The anxiety is normally scene, even in China We see a lot of people get rich , a lot of people not rich anymore. The anxiety source is speed.
But I just can say keep mind open to grasp the opportunity.
Interesting report. Thailand's greatest strength is its independence, from all other countries. I hope this does not change. If the whole purpose of the Belt-Road is to increase trade with Europe, then road and rail are not as cheap as ocean cargo ships. What happens if Europe changes its views on China, and puts restrictions or tariffs on Chinese goods? I'm not sure anyone watching this (or commenting) is aware of the entire CCP agenda, which is to benefit Communist China first. There is a saying in English: "don't look a gift horse in the mouth" (to see if it has bad teeth) just be happy to get a free gift, or "free" money. However, the story of the Trojan Horse is basic to Western culture, and goes back at least 2800 years ago: "beware of Greeks bearing gifts". It would be a shame if South-East Asia became a colony of an Empire again. It suffered badly under my ancestors 100 years ago, and Japan 75 years ago. I don't want to see it suffer under Communist imperialism now. Brand new highways and high speed trains are a great way to move soldiers, sent to "protect investments". Or to put the receiving country into debt, that is paid back in the form of land concessions, and military bases (Pakistan, Sri Lanka). Caveat Emptor. If you hate the West, then don't copy their methods, unless you are a hypocrite.
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That's common knowledge. The CCP restricts that market, in favour of Chinese state-owned enterprises. Any foreign company that wants to sell into China is forced to transfer its intellectual property and technology to the Chinese government. The CCP breaks every rule of the World Trade Organization, but expects other countries to follow those rules. Up until now, the rest of the world has known this, but western governments have looked the other way, for the sake of stability in China. There's a reason there are only 5 communist countries left in the world. There used to be more than 40. China has an amazing history of over 4000 years. It has only been communist for 70 years. That's a very short time in the bigger picture. I want China to succeed, but communism is a dead end. The Dynastic Cycle might be disputed as real, but it sure seems to have some truth to it. When the People's Republic of China collapses, the world will suffer. That is what western governments fear. They don't want war, despite the CCP propaganda that the west is out to sabotage China. Unfortunately, trade does not stop wars. I wish it did.
Stupid.China has to use high-speed rail to transport its troops to fight Thailand?
China's missile coverage of Thailand is not a problem, and bombers can also cover Thailand.Does China need troops to enter and fight on the ground?
If China and Thailand are going to fight you can just blow up the high-speed rail.High-speed rail is built in your country and you can easily blow it up.
Only those without brains would believe that China would use the railway to send troops.
Paul Hurst - spare us the fake concern. The only concern you have is not wanting an Asian power like China to have so much power. You all demonized your "ally" japan in the 80's and 90's just because they were challenging white men economically.
You must not disagree with what is an upbeat move or flow of businesses around you instead you must with its changes.
Great documentary- v. professionally done!
I admit that I haven't been keeping up on Asian affairs as my first and last time there was back in 2011.
Again- good job and I look forward to your next presentation.
Chinese restaurants patronage a lot of non-Asian, but seldom other Asian.
It's common Indian go to Indian restaurant, Korean go to Korean restaurant, etc.
I think is awesome the the Asian countries are coming together they have to work on certain things but it can be done I would love to see the same thing happening Latin America
The West used violence to colonize the South East Asian countries and built military bases but have never helped developed their economy. So what if China's agenda is to build military base in these countries while helping them to develop their infrastructure and economy. Why is it okay to be enslaved by the Americans when they are destroying countries and creating wars and conflicts?
Governments should understand why building high speed trains are important . I don’t think Thailand need it .