China No Match for Japan in Southeast Asia Infrastructure Race

The video discusses Japan's lead over China in Southeast Asia's infrastructure projects, highlighting Japan's involvement in major projects like the Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City railway. It explores the political factors influencing funding choices, such as tensions over the South China Sea. The Belt and Road Initiative's challenges, including financial sustainability and geopolitical risks, are also examined, with recent efforts by China to address these concerns.

In what ways has China's investment in infrastructure changed over the past five years?

What concerns have been raised regarding the Belt and Road Initiative?