Connecting to Indonesia - bridges

After seeing the OBOR of China, in fact, the rise of Asean or South East Asia is imminent. Roads and Rails should connect the region tightly so that people and goods can move freely. Lives will improve with trade and Urbanisation of the region. Yes, we need to look for another model of urbanization. We should prepare for the rise of this part of the world. Expertise in urban planning and architecture is very important.

Links

1.  Malaysia to Dumai https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Malacca_Strait_Bridge 
2. https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Singapore_Strait_crossing
3. Crossing from Johor, http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=340473&page=5 
4. Another report, crossing to Indonesia fro Johor, http://www.asiaone.com/malaysia/undersea-tunnel-linking-malaysia-and-indonesia-pipeline 
5. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/aec/Project-for-record-breaking-bridge-between-Msia-an-30217393.html
6. Canal across the country, https://aftershock.news/?q=node/360266

Changing World view - 辉煌中国

After world war II (WWII), many countries went into civil wars due to the way territories were divided among them, creating friction and wars, as the instrument of divide and rule manifest their destiny. Alleviation of poverty as promoted by the rich nations had not done much for the poorer countries. They remain poor and war-torn, underprivileged, in dire straits for better lives.

A new consciousness

Many countries are looking up to China for their own progress and wellbeing. Sometimes ago, people think progress and a simple happier family unit is not easily attainable in their countries. Many countries that have wars or civil wars believe that a country's progress comes about through ideological, religious and political transformation. Now, that thinking has been proven wrong. Peace is the prerequisite for a stable society where people can concentrate on their countries' development and progress. People want a simple life, a roof over their head, jobs, family, and a peaceful society.
China realized the same, after their experiment of industrialization 大跃进, then the cultural revolution 文化大革命, through close door policy and self-help initiative. Finally, these methods were futile and brought China suffering and deterioration. Through it they realized that nothing is more important than having the family unit together, peace and fulfilling the simple necessity of life. Deng Xiao Ping’s Black and White Cat, 黑猫白猫只要会捉老鼠的猫 dictum gave the people a way forward. 

The foreign Policy of China - 大国外交

I met Alex and Zhang on the trip to Tengzhou. We were discussing the progress that China is making in the world and we were very impressed by the recent reports on the progress of OBOR. He recommended that I should check out the series done recently, 大国外交. I watched it and gain more understanding of the role China intends to play and their confidence that they prefer their own way of connecting and harmonizing with many other countries. 
Here are the links to the series.