How Has China's Belt and Road Initiative Impacted Southeast Asian Countries?

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

51% : It is also worth noting these following distinctions in Vietnam's official statements: (i) BRI is usually mentioned alongside the "Two Corridors, One Belt" (TCOB) framework proposed by Vietnam in 2004 (before BRI) and TCOB was cited in the 2017 MOU as a standalone initiative; (ii) some use the term "China's ODA" or "China's loans" instead of BRI; (iii) many highlight the need to make BRI high-quality, low-risk, serving regional common interests, and adhering to international law.
50% : While IKN is crucial for Indonesia's development, it raises concerns about overreliance on Beijing's investment and potential anti-Chinese sentiments in Indonesia.
49% : Such incidents highlight the necessity for both governments to closely monitor these projects and foster an atmosphere that prioritizes the safety and well-being of workers to prevent future incidents.
48% : But there were also concerns over land rights, regulatory frameworks for joint ventures, labor rights and employment practices, public consultation, transparency and communication, community investment, as well as language and cultural issues.
46% : On the other hand, some cite economic problems such as slow progress, higher financial costs than expected, and non-transparent bidding processes.
43% : The Myanmar public was concerned about environmental damage, land seizures, and forced relocations and the paucity of public consultations.

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