| ID | 163661 |
| Title Proper | Political Economy of a Rising China in Southeast Asia |
| Other Title Information | Malaysia’s Response to the Belt and Road Initiative |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Liu, Hong ; Lim, G |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Disputing research that depicts weak states getting overwhelmed by China’s financial might, this article argues that the political elites in a relatively weak and small state such as Malaysia are adept in engaging with a rising China to advance key projects, furthering their own agenda. In the case of Malaysia, the eventual outcome of this interaction is dependent on three key conditions: fulfilment of Malaysia’s longstanding pro-ethnic Malay policy, a mutual vision between the state and federal authorities, and advancement of geopolitical interests for both Malaysia and China. The article puts forward a typology illustrating various possible outcomes to examine the interconnections between key players at a time of Chinese ascendancy. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Contemporary China Vol. 28, No.116; Mar 2019: p.216-231 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Contemporary China Vol: 28 No 116 |
| Key Words | Political Economy ; Malaysia ; Belt and Road Initiative ; China in Southeast Asia |