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ABRIDGE CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA INSIGHTS OF CAAAM Alumni Stories & Experiences VISION OF High SPEED Railways in China ISSUE No.1 CONTENTS 03 Message from Ambassador 04 Foreword from CAAAM Advisor 05 What is CAAAM 06 CAAAM Committee 08 China’s Foreign Aid - Human Resources Development and Cooperation 09 Alumni Stories & Experiences 17 Review of China-Malaysia Friendship 18 Vision of One Belt and One Road 24 High Speed Railways in China 30 Alumni Gallery (Events & Activities) CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my INSIGHTS OF CAAAM ANCIENT WATER TOWNS The ancient water towns of this area are relics of iconic China, with idyllic nature, architecture, history and culture imbued throughout them and picturesque scenery at every turn. In their reaches south of the majestic Yangtze River, each of these water towns has its own attractions, history and flair, but they’re all destinations worth visiting while in China. CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my 03 Message from Ambassador “Congratulations on the establishment of China-Aid Alumni Association of Malaysia (CAAAM) and the publishing of the first issue of CAAAM magazine!” China and Malaysia are close neighbors. The friendly relationship between our two countries and peoples dates back for centuries. For the past four decades since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1974, China-Malaysia relations have gained rapid, comprehensive and in-depth growth, with deepening mutual trust, thriving economic and trade cooperation as well as frequent cultural and educational exchanges. Since 2009, China has sponsored more than 400 Malaysian government officials, professionals, businessmen and scholars to participant in various seminars and training programs held in China in such areas as economy, diplomacy, agriculture, medical and health care and environment protection. All the participants have become friendship envoys between China and Malaysia. With a view to strengthening communication and exchange between participants and with our embassy, CAAAM is established to serve as a platform for all the alumni to network with each other in Malaysia. Huang Huikang Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Malaysia I am much happier to see CAAAM has published her very first issue of magazine or ABRIDGE. I hope our fellow alumni could share your valuable memories and unforgettable experiences back in China in the magazine or make comments and suggestions on the magazine. The Chinese embassy will contribute more interesting articles in respect of China’s growing economy, splendid culture and long history. I hope the ABRIDGE could always provide a refreshing reading experience. I believe the founding of CAAAM will open a new chapter for China-Malaysia human resources development and cooperation and ABRIDGE will become a bridge to enhance mutual understanding between the two peoples. Sincerely yours, CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my Foreword from CAAAM Advisor 04 First of all let me take this opportunity in congratulating the committee members of the China Aid Alumni Association Malaysia for their inaugural publication of the CAAAM Magazine. It is indeed a very constructive and paramount effort in enhancing and distributing information amongst the alumni members and related stakeholders. Under the advice and guidance of the Economic and Commercial office of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Malaysia, I am very confident that this magazine will be able to be successful and meet its objectives. The new Central Leadership of the Communist Party of China with Xi Jinping as the General Secretary and President of the PRC has led the Party and the people of China in confronting the problems and challenges they face, to drive reform and opening up to a deeper level, to modernize the national governance system, and to marshal their enormous strength behind the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation. China is attracting growing attention worldwide. The world wants to know what changes are in progress in China and what impact they will have on the rest of the world. This magazine through the contribution of Alumni members who will have direct excess and experience in China can contribute to better understand in their own words the thoughts, views and direction of the CPC Central Committee and the President. Professor Datuk (Dr.) Naim Mohamad Advisor of China-Aid Alumni Association of Malaysia This magazine will definitely be very useful in responding to the rising international interest and to enhance the rest of the world’s understanding of the Chinese Government’s philosophy and its domestic and foreign policies. We are very confident and positive that the Chinese Dream will benefit not only the people of China but also of other countries. The One Belt One Road initiative will not only bring prosperity to China but also along the 21st century maritime silk route. To achieve this goal we will need to share accurate information. We need to build the trust and good neighborly ties. Trust is the very foundation of both interpersonal and state to state relations. This magazine indeed will be one of the building blocks in disseminating the real, true and accurate information in creating and building the trust. Sincerely yours, CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my What is CAAAM 05 (China-Aid Alumni Association of Malaysia) China-Aid Alumni Association of Malaysia or CAAAM, initiated by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Malaysia, is dedicated to connecting the people who have participated in the seminars, workshops and training programs sponsored by the Chinese government. These participants automatically become members of CAAAM. It is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur and supported by the Chinese Embassy. Over the past five years, more than 400 Malaysian participants including government officials, businessmen, engineers, etc., have been selected to go for training programs in various fields in China. To advance China-Malaysia friendship by serving China-aid alumni around Malaysia, the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia believes it is necessary to form an alumni association so as to create a networking platform for the alumni and Embassy. As a result, CAAAM was registered in June this year and a Pro Tem Committee also formed accordingly. Our Objective To enrich long-term communication and friendship between China-aid alumni and China; To establish a platform for the alumni to share their experiences in China as well as to expand the networking among themselves; and To collect alumni’s suggestions on China-Malaysia cooperation as well as on seminars, workshops or training programs sponsored by the Chinese government. CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my 06 CAAAM Organization Advisory Committee Mr. Wu Zhengping Datuk Naim Mohamad Economic and Commercial Counselor, Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Malaysia Vice-President of PERDASAMA Pro Tem Committee Ms Zaklean Ansari Binti Zambri Mr Thayabaren Ganesan Mr Khairy Maidin Mdm Jamizah Binti Zuki ( Acting Chairman ) ( Deputy Chairman ) ( Executive Secretary ) ( Assistant Secretary ) CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 Mr How Man Lan Mr Khairul Nazri Bin Yaakub Ms Hong Ju Khee ( Treasurer ) ( Committee ) ( Committee ) Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my THE ALUMNI TRAINING & EXPERIENCE IN CHINA TERRACOTTA ARMY The Terracotta Army (Terracotta Warriors and Horses) are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Work is ongoing at this site, which is around 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum in Lintong, Xian, Shaanxi Province. It is a sight not to be missed by any visitor to China. CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my China’s Foreign Aid -Human Resources Development and Cooperation 08 Under the framework of China’s foreign aid, human resources development and cooperation is conducted by hosting research and training programs for government officials, education programs, technical training programs and other personnel exchange programs for developing countries on a bilateral or multilateral basis. As one important aspect of China’s aid to foreign countries, human resource development and cooperation plays an increasingly important role in promoting people-to-people exchange and friendship between China and recipient countries. It also serves as an important platform for China to share its experience of development with developing countries. China started human resources development and cooperation programs in 1953. In 1981, China began to work with the United Nations Development Program in hosting training courses in China on practical techniques in different fields for developing countries. In 1998, the Chinese government began to hold seminars for officials from other countries and afterwards, the training programs expanded rapidly either in scale or in scope. By the end of 2014, China had held 5822 training programs for developing countries, with 136,509 participants including interns, managerial and technical personnel and officials. The programs involve more than 20 fields such as economy, diplomacy, agriculture, medical and health care and environment protection. In recent years, the Chinese government sponsors around 10,000 people from other countries to attend training programs every year. Moreover, China has also trained a large number of personnel by technical cooperation with other countries. The programs have obtained wide recognition and great support from both Chinese and foreign governments. The participants have become bridges of friendship and cooperation between China and other developing countries. Human resources development and cooperation programs cover a wide range of activities including lectures, discussions, field trips, and practice. Organizers invite Chinese high-rank officials and senior scholars to introduce policies and practices involved in China’s social and economic development and lecture on professional knowledge pertaining to the themes of seminars/training courses. Organizers also arrange site visits for participants to local provinces, institutions and enterprises to understand more about China, whether in culture or in history. CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my Alumni Stories & Experience 09 I recently became an alumnus of the China-Aid Alumni Association after having participated in the 2015 Seminar for Chambers of Commerce and Industry of ASEAN countries organized by the Academy for International Business Officials (AIBO) of the Ministry of Commerce of China. It was a fulfilling 3-week trip filled with prospects and expectations. It was indeed an eye-opening experience. The Seminar was hosted in the dazzling capital of China, Beijing. It was easy to commute from places to places with its developed infrastructure and efficient public transport system. Beijing is a place filled with everything, ranging from ancient sights to modern megastores! As a city girl, I felt at home in the hustle and bustle of the city, but was still awed by its magnificence. Participants from AIBO Seminar 2015 I also visited other regions of China such as Dong Ying, Hengshui, An Ping and Shen Yang. Each region offers its own unique heritage, lifestyle and industry. This is greatly determined by the location of the region as well as the needs and resources of the area. One of the key events that I had participated in during the Seminar was a business-matching event in Dong Ying where we had face-to-face meetings with the local entrepreneurs and this allowed us to know of their local needs, business and desire to cooperate with other countries such as Malaysia. I also had the opportunity to pay a visit to An Ping. An Ping has the biggest wire mesh production in the world. An Ping is the pioneer in the wire mesh industry with more than 10,000 enterprises involved in the wire mesh production. The mayor of An Ping had also expressed his great interest to cooperate with the ASEAN countries in the wire mesh industry with plans to visit Malaysia, Indonesia and Laos for possible business cooperation in the near future. CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 Article by Cindy Member of CAAAM China has a long and complex history which is etched into the everyday lives of its people. I had the privilege to attend a lecture on the influence of Chinese traditional culture on business negotiation during the Seminar. Understanding the mindset and the culture of the Chinese people is important and could be the determining factor of a successful business deal. Being a fluent Chinese speaker myself gave me an advantage to communicate with the people. Having been raised in a Chinese family had given me a great insight of Chinese culture and customs. I was also honored to be able to share my knowledge of Malaysia with the people of China. Furthermore, the Seminar also allowed the participants to build strong bonds and friendships with one another. I had the pleasure to meet many delegates and entrepreneurs from 16 other countries. They included nationals from the ASEAN countries and also Cuba, Haiti, Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Peru and Colombia. Many networking events were organized and specifically designed to allow us to mingle and socialize with one another. There were also talks on future cooperation and plans to visit each other’s countries. China’s rapid economic development plays a critical role in the global economy. With the new One Belt, One Road strategy, China is no doubt creating a new economic paradigm that would affect most of the countries. Malaysia, like many other countries, could benefit from this new economic paradigm if opportunities are explored and exploited. With many openings of future cooperation between both countries, Malaysia should build relationships with the provinces in China in a more industry-focused manner to bring our economy and international business relations to greater heights. Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my 10 Alumni Stories & Experience Seminar on Economic Globalization for Developing Countries Name : Mr Wayne Kallang Duration : August 18 – September 7, 2015 Location : Beijing, China Academy : Academy for International Business Officials, AIBO The seminar on Economic Globalization for Developing Countries was very informative and has left a big impact on me. My favourite part of the whole seminar, believe it or not, were the lectures. I found them very effective in portraying China’s stages of economic development and how China has integrated itself within the global economy. If not for this seminar, I would have not known about China’s Foreign Aid, its Win-Win Policy and of course the One Belt, One Road strategy. I would highly recommend this seminar to future participants. They would be able to learn about China’s experience in facing globalization and how the Chinese Government has managed to make the most of it by being one of the major players in the global economy. There’s so much we can learn from their initiative, and maybe take a leaf out of their book and try to implement such efforts in Malaysia. This trip was not just all work and no fun, mind you. Just to be sure that I would remember the trip long after I’m home, I brought back some clothes, fridge magnets and Chinese tea. Seminar on Road Network Construction Planning and Urban Traffic for Asian Countries Name: Mr Subramaniam Jegan Duration: April 7 – April 27, 2015 Venue: Shanghai, China Designation: Director of Administration & Finance Northern Region MMEA I attended the Seminar on Road Network Construction Planning and Urban Traffic for Asian Countries in Shanghai that lasted for 20 days. Out of all the activities that was lined up for us, I can say without hesitation that the best experience of the whole seminar is the tour, specifically our outfield visit. Apart from being able to do some sight-seeing, what better way to experience the purpose of the whole seminar than by seeing the actual process of technology development mirrored within the city of Shanghai. We were all very lucky to be given the opportunity to learn about the process of traffic management systems, and the engineering developments of Shanghai. But that wasn’t the icing on the cake, I also got to experience the hospitality of the Chinese people first hand. I would highly recommend this Seminar to the people in my field as it dealt mostly with experiencing the subject matter first hand, knowing how and where to apply it. Apart from bringing back souvenirs, the most valuable thing I brought home with me was the invaluable knowledge I gained and finding new networking contacts. CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my Alumni Stories & Experience Seminar on Commercial Enterprises Management for Developing Countries in the Framework of China’s Foreign Aid Name : Zaklean Ansari Binti Zambri Duration : November 14 – December 4, 2014 Venue : Academy for International Business Officials, Ministry of Commerce, Beijing, China Job Title : Director Business Owner & NGOs Organizations appointed by China’s Ministry of Commerce invited governmental officials and scholars to introduce to us the courses, policies and measures involved in China’s social and economic development. The organizers took us to some related provinces, institutions and enterprises to help us get a real image of the developing country of China. We sat with local officials and entrepreneurs and provided them with information about the economic situation, investment circumstances, trade policies and cooperation intents of our countries. This undoubtedly would pave the way for more opportunities and wider approaches for bilateral economic and specialized cooperation. Practice sessions were also included in the training courses. The officials were from: • • • • • The Middle East – Palestine, Jordan , Iraq; Eastern Europe – Panama, Georgia, Equator; Africa – Sudanese, Uganda, Malawi, Mauritius; Russia – Chezco; and Asia – Myanmar. Field Trip to Beijing City The Great Wall of China, The Forbidden City After a week of lectures, we flew to Shanghai for a business trip with China Air and visited the Shanghai Zhong Lun Law Firm, The Bund, The Centuries Years Old Buildings of Shanghai, Old Shanghai Shiliupu Pier & Silk Museum. We also had gone shopping at Nanjing Road & Asia Pacific Market then had a Ship Tour of Huangpu River at night. The next day, we flew to Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. It’s a Muslim city with 90% of the population Muslim. CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 11 We found halal food in every corner of the city and Arabian cuisine all around. We went to the night market and it was very cold. The next day I woke up and found that it was still freezing and when I pulled the curtains apart, I realized there was snow. We met local Government Officials, visited enterprises and manufacturers like Yinchan Taifeng Industry Co Ltd, Ningxia Hou Sheng Ji Food Co Ltd. (Halal) & Ningxia Glass Production. We also visited the Western Xia Imperial Tombs, Western Film and Television Shooting Base of Zhenbeiboa and the Museum of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. We flew back to Beijing and came upon the realization that after visiting all the places, we had developed a better understanding of China’s economic development and an appreciation of the history, culture and lifestyle of China. It was a very hectic and tiring trip but worthwhile all the same. Back in class, we exchanged ideas and sought opportunities for more cooperation between China, other international governments and of course my own country, Malaysia. There is one Chinese saying that I’ll never forget: “A thousand miles starts with a little step. We have to make it, no matter what it takes.” I returned to Malaysia from Beijing, with some of my newly-made friends. I shared some wonderful moments with such friends and in particular I will not forget my “partners in crime” Mohaned, Khaled and Eyad from Palestine. Learning about their lives and struggles made me feel truly blessed to be a Malaysian. The Prophet of Islam’s (peace be upon him) famous saying, "seek knowledge even if it is as far as China" has taken on a whole new and different meaning for me. I will always return to China because of the history, food, culture, business, tour, the hospitality and the vast knowledge on offer there. There’s always something new to learn every time you go to China but the best thing of all is the friends you make there. Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my 12 Alumni Stories & Experience Back in class, we exchanged ideas and sought opportunities for more cooperation between China, other international governments and of course my own country, Malaysia. There is one Chinese saying that I’ll never forget: “A thousand miles starts with a little step. We have to make it, no matter what it takes.” I returned to Malaysia from Beijing, with some of my newly-made friends. I shared some wonderful moments with such friends and in particular I will not forget my “partners in crime” Mohaned, Khaled and Eyad from Palestine. Learning about their lives and struggles made me feel truly blessed to be a Malaysian. The Prophet of Islam’s (peace be upon him) famous saying, "seek knowledge even if it is as far as China" has taken on a whole new and different meaning for me. I will always return to China because of the history, food, culture, business, tour, the hospitality and the vast knowledge on offer there. There’s always something new to learn every time you go to China but the best thing of all is the friends you make there. Seminar on Traditional Chinese Medicine Management Name : Noor Hasliza Che Seman Duration : November 18, 2014 – January 12, 2015 Venue : Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Institute Job Title : Lecturer (Nursing) I was invited to join the 2014 Seminar on Traditional Chinese Medicine Management in Beijing for two months. Coming from a nursing background, I found the exposure priceless and the knowledge gained from this seminar an eye-opener. I would say that my most valued experience there was to be able to apply the theories of traditional Chinese methods hands-on. Apart from that, this seminar also offered an in-depth discussion on the benefits of combining alternative/traditional medicine with conventional/modern medicine. For example, research has shown that cancer patients have a longer chance of survival when both modern medicine and traditional methods are used in the treatment. I would highly recommend this seminar to anyone within the medical field. This will help them gain insight on the different forms of medical practices or treatments. You would be surprised by what you could learn from this seminar. I learned that there is not only one way of treating an illness. Sometimes, in certain situations, combining various methods and treatments could yield better results. Apart from the knowledge I acquired in this seminar, I also got to bring home with me course books on traditional Chinese medicine and even my own acupuncture set! And of course the lovely souvenirs and priceless memories. CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my 13 Alumni Stories & Experience Seminar on Traditional Chinese Medicine Management Name : Ms Shukriah Hassan Duration : November 18, 2014 – January 12, 2015 Venue : Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Institute Location : Beijing, China There were in total 44 participants from 13 different countries invited to join this seminar. When you have people from different backgrounds and cultures gathered at one place to spend two whole months together, you know you are in for a fantastic ride. The trips to the Great Wall of China and the Forest Stone in Kunming, Yunnan Province, were unforgettable. As for clinical observations, I got to learn the basics of acupuncture, tuina, Chinese traditional medicines and cupping. I am deeply fascinated by acupuncture! It would be hard for me to pinpoint what new knowledge I have gained from this experience, as I would say everything I learned was quite new to me. I must say that the Chinese people have an impressive strong belief in the traditional ways of treating illnesses. Apart from that, most of China’s great history can be seen etched onto their historical buildings and monuments such as those found in Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and, of course the Great Wall of China. The traditional Chinese medicine teachers are experts and have great understanding of the subject, therefore I would highly encourage anyone to be a part of this seminar in the future. This experience has been a really fulfilling one with all the new friends I’ve made. And finally, I must mention that I am inspired to live a healthy and active lifestyle having seen how the elderly in Beijing are very conscientious about their health. Clean Energy for Developing Countries Name : Mr Dee Dee Daulip Lakkui Duration : December 2 – December 21, 2009 Venue : MOFCOM Beijing, China Location : Beijing, China Job Title : Geoscience Officer The Clean Energy for Developing Countries program is a crucial program that needs to be taken seriously, especially by people in developing countries. I consider myself very fortunate to have attended this program. My favourite part from the entire program was to be able to learn how to develop green technology. This program plays such a pivotal role in educating the people in my field, by highlighting that even though developing technologies may play a part in our dying planet, it too can play a part in saving it. I came to China as a geologist merely trying to gain knowledge for a cleaner energy, but instead I’m also leaving with a real appreciation of the Chinese culture. Their attention to detail can be seen in their successful implementation of their knowledge in technology. This commendable trait will undoubtedly play a big role in how we are to advance our technologies in an environment that demands a more gentle approach. CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my Alumni Stories & Experience Training Course on Geochemical Mapping and Environmental Geochemical Survey Technologies for Asia Countries Hilary Muyan Nicolas Thomas 24th October - 22nd November, 2012 Training Course on Geochemical Mapping and Environmental Geochemical Survey Technologies for Asia Countries in Beijing, China at the Development Research Centre and Geological Survey of China. The abundance of knowledge one can get from attending any training course, especially this one, is advantageous and priceless. This training course on Geochemical Mapping and Environmental Geochemical Survey Technologies served a higher purpose than just merely sharing information but to also apply the acquired knowledge when one is in a particular situation. All the services offered could be given the highest distinction as everything was handled smoothly and without any unwanted road bumps to distract one from the aim of the course. Why I say this is because this training course was not only cost effective but also time efficient, two of the many important aspects that any knowledgeable person would first look at and I certainly found that throughout this whole experience. As anyone with a busy lifestyle would know, time management is the key to success as chances are everywhere but good opportunities aren’t always available around the clock. 14 Alongside the point above which bolded one of the things that I’ve learnt, there are another two lessons I’d like to share as this profound knowledge is beneficial for everyone. The potential minerals and mining management in China have been growing steadily as new products and other commodities are being uncovered day by day and could be invested not just by one party but several parties thus solidifying international bonds whilst opening more business to both sides and creating mutualism. Relating to that, through the participants involved, we can discover potential minerals in other countries as well and hopefully reach an accord with any interested partners. The exchange of ideas and combining them into bigger blueprints of future innovations and marketing products are highly beneficial and profitable as they will attract more attention and opportunities. The objective of strategic alliances and partnership with other associations is to promulgate industry standards and offer other services like trade shows or any other thing that catches the markets’ eye. I highly recommend this training course as I deem the course a success and urge other entrepreneurs from all walks of life to consider and join for any future deals to learn and gather more and newer technologies from China, one of the fastestgrowing markets in the world and be rest assured that you will not be disappointed. Praise should be given to the respected government bodies handling this course as I not only brought home knowledge from all the lectures and presentations that were projected through the course but also the experience acquired and international relations that were created. A part of the whole course that made me pay rapt attention to was the Technologies on Geochemical Mapping and Environmental Geochemical Survey. I was astounded with how advanced the technologies that were introduced and used as they were of such high quality. Modern day innovations and ideas churned out by respected inventors and entrepreneurs who also played a part in promoting the technologies were certainly universally recognized. CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my 15 Alumni Stories & Experience Seminar on Capacity Building of China-ASEAN Infrastructure Interconnection Name : Ms. Hong Ju Khee Duration : July 6 – July 23, 2014 Venue : Academy for International Business Officials (AIBO), Ministry of Commerce, Beijing, China Job Title : Director of Operations, CIMB ASEAN Research Institute I attended the seminar on Capacity Building of China-ASEAN Infrastructure Interconnection in Beijing, July last year. The purpose of the seminar was for us to understand China’s efforts and capabilities in infrastructure development. The highlight of the whole seminar for me was seeing the development through field trips, and from hearing participants from various ASEAN countries sharing stories about their countries’ infrastructure developments. The relay of information was first hand with the added advantage of seeing it for yourself, that’s why this was easily my favourite part of the whole seminar. In the 18 days that I was there I learned about the impressive infrastructure technology of China and how this is also reflected in the development footprints of other countries around the world. I have also discovered that there are various funding channels provided by the Chinese government to ASEAN countries for infra development. And not to forget, China’s ambition to build linkages among cities in China and beyond its borders. Overall, I think this seminar was a success. Apart from expanding our knowledge in this field, we were also given the opportunity to connect with other participants across the region. It was such a valuable experience since I have brought back priceless knowledge and forged new friendships. And to top it all off, we now have a connection with China in the field of infrastructure development. CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my INTRODUCTION OF CHINA'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARITIME SILK ROAD The Silk Road is a historically important international trade route between China and the Mediterranean. Because China silk comprised a large proportion of the trade along this ancient road, in 1877, it was named the 'Silk Road' by Ferdinand von Richthofen, an eminent German geographer. It is now included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO. 33 historical sites are along the road in total and 22 of them distribute in Shaanxi, Henan, Gansu and Xinjiang of China. CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my Review of China-Malaysia Friendship 17 First, the political mutual trust between China and Malaysia has been increasingly enhanced. The leaders of our two countries visit each other frequently. China and Malaysia both consider each other as trustworthy friends and reliable partners, firmly pursue the good neighborliness and friendship policy and support each other in important international and regional affairs. China - Malaysia Friendship The friendship between China and Malaysia has a long history and,becoming stronger as time passes by. Our friendship can be traced back to as far as the Chinese Tang and Song Dynasties when the maritime silk road was built, till the Ming Dynasty when Admiral Zheng He visited Melaka during his famous voyages to the Western Ocean, till the modern times when the China and Malaysia jointly combat the colonialism and foreign invasion. 41 years ago, Malaysia made the strategic choice to establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China, opening a new chapter for China-Malaysia relationship. Since then, China-Malaysia relations have gone through all the challenges and difficulties and reached a new height. At present, our bilateral relationship enjoys the best time in history. During Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Malaysia in 2013, the two leaders jointly decided to upgrade the relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Our bilateral relations have thus come to a new historic starting point. In 2014, we jointly celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with a variety of events being held. It is believed that close interaction and cooperation between the two countries in various fields such as political, economic and trade, cultural etc. would keep bringing benefits to our peoples. The accomplishments we have made can be attributed to the following factors. CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 Second, the mutually-beneficial cooperation between China and Malaysia has been deepened. During the past 41 years, the trade volume between China and Malaysia has grown from less than 200 million US dollars to over 100 billion US dollars. China has been Malaysia’s largest trading partner for 6 consecutive years and Malaysia has been China’s largest trading partner in ASEAN for 7 consecutive years. The twin industrial parks in Qinzhou and Kuantan are considered as a new model for cooperation between China and ASEAN countries. The bilateral cooperation in all other fields has also taken the lead in cooperation between China and ASEAN countries. Third, China and Malaysia have stood together and helped each other in tough times. We have jointly faced many challenges, from the Asia financial crisis in 1997 to China’s Wenchuan Earthquake in 2008, from the Floods in Malaysia’s Eastern Coast in the 1970’s to the incident of MH370 in2014. The two countries have helped and supported each other and managed to overcome the difficulties together. Fourth, the development of friendship between China and Malaysia is deeply rooted among our people. Exchanges in the fields of culture, education, youth, sports, tourism, think tanks and media have strengthened the traditional friendship between the two peoples and cultivated the seed of friendship into the heart of everyone. Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my 18 Vision of Accelerating the building of the Belt and Road can help promote the economic prosperity of the countries along the Belt and Road and regional economic cooperation, strengthen exchanges and mutual learning between different civilizations, and promote world peace and development. It is a great undertaking that will benefit people around the world. More than two millennia ago the diligent and courageous people of Eurasia explored and opened up several routes of trade and cultural exchanges that linked the major civilizations of Asia, Europe and Africa, collectively called the Silk Road by later generations. For thousands of years, the Silk Road Spirit – “peace and cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, mutual learning and mutual benefit” – has been passed from generation to generation, promoted the progress of human civilization, and contributed greatly to the prosperity and development of the countries along the Silk Road. Symbolizing communication and cooperation between the East and the West, the Silk Road Spirit is a historic and cultural heritage shared by all countries around the world. In the 21st century, a new era marked by the theme of peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit, it is all the more important for us to carry on the Silk Road Spirit in face of the weak recovery of the global economy, and complex international and regional situations. When Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Central Asia and Southeast Asia in September and October of 2013, he raised the initiative of jointly building the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road (hereinafter referred to as the Belt and Road), which have attracted close attention from all over the world. At the China-ASEAN Expo in 2013, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang emphasized the need to build the Maritime Silk Road oriented towards ASEAN, and to create strategic propellers for hinterland development. CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 The Belt and Road Initiative is a systematic project, which should be jointly built through consultation to meet the interests of all, and efforts should be made to integrate the development strategies of the countries along the Belt and Road. The Chinese government has drafted and published the Vision and Actions on Jointly Building Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road to promote the implementation of the Initiative, instill vigor and vitality into the ancient Silk Road, connect Asian, European and African countries more closely and promote mutually beneficial cooperation to a new high and in new forms. Traders across different Continents Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my MOSCOW GERMANY 19 RUSSIA POLAND Duisberg BELGIUM FRANCE KAZAKHSTAN UKRAINE Venice UZBEKISTAN Istanbul ITALY GREECE Samarkand TURKEY Urumqi Bishkek KYRGYZSTAN Dushanbe Xi’an CHINA Teheran IRAN PAKISTAN Ghuanzhuo Kolkata INDIA DJIBOUTI Fuzhou VIETNAM Gwadar Hanoi MAP SRI LANKA Colombo Hambantato Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road MALAYSIA Kuala Lumpur Silk Road Economic Belt KENYA 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road Lamu Jakarta INDONESIA Background Principles Complex and profound changes are taking place in the world. The underlying impact of the international financial crisis keeps emerging; the world economy is recovering slowly, and global development is uneven; the international trade and investment landscape and rules for multilateral trade and investment are undergoing major adjustments; and countries still face big challenges to their development. The Belt and Road Initiative is in line with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. It upholds the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence: mutual respect for each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, mutual non-interference in each other’s internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence. The Belt and Road Initiative aims to promote the connectivity of Asian, European and African continents and their adjacent seas, establish and strengthen partnerships among the countries along the Belt and Road, set up all-dimensional, multi-tiered and composite connectivity networks, and realize diversified, independent, balanced and sustainable development in these countries. The connectivity projects of the Initiative will help align and coordinate the development strategies of the countries along the Belt and Road, tap market potential in this region, promote investment and consumption, create demands and job opportunities, enhance people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and mutual learning among the peoples of the relevant countries, and enable them to understand, trust and respect each other and live in harmony, peace and prosperity. China’s economy is closely connected with the world economy. China will stay committed to the basic policy of opening-up, build a new pattern of all-round opening-up, and integrate itself deeper into the world economic system. The Initiative will enable China to further expand and deepen its opening-up, and to strengthen its mutually beneficial cooperation with countries in Asia, Europe and Africa and the rest of the world. China is committed to shouldering more responsibilities and obligations within its capabilities, and making greater contributions to the peace and development of mankind. CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 The Initiative is open for cooperation. It covers, but is not limited to, the area of the ancient Silk Road. It is open to all countries, and international and regional organizations for engagement, so that the results of the concerted efforts will benefit wider areas. The Initiative is harmonious and inclusive. It advocates tolerance among civilizations, respects the paths and modes of development chosen by different countries, and supports dialogues among different civilizations on the principles of seeking common ground while shelving differences and drawing on each other’s strengths, so that all countries can coexist in peace for common prosperity. The Initiative follows market operation. It will abide by market rules and international norms, give play to the decisive role of the market in resource allocation and the primary role of enterprises, and let the governments perform their due functions. The Initiative seeks mutual benefit. It accommodates the interests and concerns of all parties involved, and seeks a conjunction of interests and the “biggest common denominator” for cooperation so as to give full play to the wisdom and creativity, strengths and potentials of all parties. Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my 20 Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road Framework The Belt and Road run through the continents of Asia, Europe and Africa, connecting the vibrant East Asia economic circle at one end and developed European economic circle at the other, and encompassing countries with huge potential for economic development. The Silk Road Economic Belt focuses on bringing together China, Central Asia, Russia and Europe (the Baltic); linking China with the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean Sea through Central Asia and West Asia; and connecting China with Southeast Asia, South Asia and the Indian Ocean. The 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road is designed to go from China’s coast to Europe through the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean in one route, and from China’s coast through the South China Sea to the South Pacific in the other. On land, the Initiative will focus on jointly building a new Eurasian Land Bridge and developing China-Mongolia-Russia, China- Central Asia-West Asia and China-Indochina Peninsula economic corridors by taking advantage of international transport routes, relying on core cities along the Belt and Road and using key economic industrial parks as cooperation platforms. At sea, the Initiative will focus on jointly building smooth, secure and efficient transport routes connecting major sea ports along the Belt and Road. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and the Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar Economic Corridor are closely related to the Belt and Road Initiative, and therefore require closer cooperation and greater progress. Cooperation Priorities Policy coordination Enhancing policy coordination is an important guarantee for implementing the Initiative. We should promote intergovernmental cooperation, build a multi-level intergovernmental macro policy exchange and communication mechanism, expand shared interests, enhance mutual political trust, and reach new cooperation consensus. Countries along the Belt and Road may fully coordinate their economic development strategies and policies, work out plans and measures for regional cooperation, negotiate to solve cooperation-related issues, and jointly provide policy support for the implementation of practical cooperation and large-scale projects. With regard to transport infrastructure construction, we should focus on the key passageways, junctions and projects, and give priority to linking up unconnected road sections, removing transport bottlenecks, advancing road safety facilities and traffic management facilities and equipment, and improving road network connectivity. We should build a unified coordination mechanism for whole-course transportation, increase connectivity of customs clearance, reloading and multimodal transport between countries, and gradually formulate compatible and standard transport rules, so as to realize international transport facilitation. Facilities connectivity Facilities connectivity is a priority area for implementing the Initiative. On the basis of respecting each other’s sovereignty and security concerns, countries along the Belt and Road should improve the connectivity of their infrastructure construction plans and technical standard systems, jointly push forward the construction of international trunk passageways, and form an infrastructure network connecting all sub-regions in Asia, and between Asia, Europe and Africa step by step. At the same time, efforts should be made to promote green and low-carbon infrastructure construction and operation management, taking into full account the impact of climate change on the construction. CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road We should push forward port infrastructure construction, build smooth land-water transportation channels, and advance port cooperation; increase sea routes and the number of voyages, and enhance information technology cooperation in maritime logistics. We should expand and build platforms and mechanisms for comprehensive civil aviation cooperation, and quicken our pace in improving aviation infrastructure.We should promote cooperation in the connectivity of energy infra- structure, work in concert to ensure the security of oil and gas pipelines and other transport routes, build cross-border power supply networks and power-transmission routes, and cooperate in regional power grid upgrading and transformation. 21 checking of inspection and quarantine certificates, and facilitate mutual recognition of Authorized Economic Operators. We should lower non-tariff barriers, jointly improve the transparency of technical trade measures, and enhance trade liberalization and facilitation. We should jointly advance the construction of cross-border optical cables and other communications trunk line networks, improve international communications connectivity, and create an Information Silk Road. We should build bilateral cross-border optical cable networks at a quicker pace, plan transcontinental submarine optical cable projects, and improve spatial (satellite) information passageways to expand information exchanges and cooperation. Unimpeded trade Investment and trade cooperation is a major task in building the Belt and Road. We should strive to improve investment and trade facilitation, and remove investment and trade barriers for the creation of a sound business environment within the region and in all related countries. We will discuss with countries and regions along the Belt and Road on opening free trade areas so as to unleash the potential for expanded cooperation. Countries along the Belt and Road should enhance customs cooperation such as information exchange, mutual recognition of regulations, and mutual assistance in law enforcement; improve bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the fields of inspection and quarantine, certification and accreditation, standard measurement, and statistical information; and work to ensure that the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement takes effect and is implemented. We should improve the customs clearance facilities of border ports, establish a “single-window” in border ports, reduce customs clearance costs, and improve customs clearance capability. We should increase cooperation in supply chain safety and convenience, improve the coordination of cross-border supervision procedures, promote online CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 We should expand trading areas, improve trade structure, explore new growth areas of trade, and promote trade balance. We should make innovations in our forms of trade, and develop cross-border e-commerce and other modern business models. A service trade support system should be set up to consolidate and expand conventional trade, and efforts to develop modern service trade should be strengthened. We should integrate investment and trade, and promote trade through investment. We should speed up investment facilitation, eliminate investment barriers, and push forward negotiations on bilateral investment protection agreements and double taxation avoidance agreements to protect the lawful rights and interests of investors. We welcome companies from all countries to invest in China, and encourage Chinese enterprises to participate in infrastructure construction in other countries along the Belt and Road, and make industrial investments there. We support localized operation and management of Chinese companies to boost the local economy, increase local employment, improve local livelihood, and take social responsibilities in protecting local biodiversity and eco-environment. Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my 22 Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road Financial integration Financial integration is an important underpinning for implementing the Belt and Road Initiative. We should deepen financial cooperation, and make more efforts in building a currency stability system, investment and financing system and credit information system in Asia. We should expand the scope and scale of bilateral currency swap and settlement with other countries along the Belt and Road, open and develop the bond market in Asia, make joint efforts to establish the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and BRICS New Development Bank, conduct negotiation among related parties on establishing Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) financing institution, and set up and put into operation the Silk Road Fund as early as possible. We should strengthen practical cooperation of China-ASEAN Interbank Association and SCO Interbank Association, and carry out multilateral financial cooperation in the form of syndicated loans and bank credit. We will support the efforts of governments of the countries along the Belt and Road and their companies and financial institutions with good credit-rating to issue Renminbi bonds in China. Qualified Chinese financial institutions and companies are encouraged to issue bonds in both Renminbi and foreign currencies outside China, and use the funds thus collected in countries along the Belt and Road. We should strengthen financial regulation cooperation, encourage the signing of MOUs on cooperation in bilateral financial regulation, and establish an efficient regulation coordination mechanism in the region. We should improve the system of risk response and crisis management, build a regional financial risk early-warning system, and create an exchange and cooperation mechanism of addressing cross-border risks and crisis. CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 We should increase cross-border exchange and cooperation between credit investigation regulators, credit investigation institutions and credit rating institutions. We should give full play to the role of the Silk Road Fund and that of sovereign wealth funds of countries along the Belt and Road, and encourage commercial equity investment funds and private funds to participate in the construction of key projects of the Initiative. People-to-people bond People-to-people bond provides the public support for implementing the Initiative. We should carry forward the spirit of friendly cooperation of the Silk Road by promoting extensive cultural and academic exchanges, personnel exchanges and cooperation, media cooperation, youth and women exchanges and volunteer services, so as to win public support for deepening bilateral and multilateral cooperation. We should send more students to each other’s countries, and promote cooperation in jointly running schools. China provides 10,000 government scholarships to the countries along the Belt and Road every year. We should hold culture years, arts festivals, film festivals, TV weeks and book fairs in each other’s countries; cooperate on the production and translation of fine films, radio and TV programs; and jointly apply for and protect World Cultural Heritage sites. We should also increase personnel exchange and cooperation between countries along the Belt and Road. Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road 23 We should enhance cooperation in and expand the scale of tourism; hold tourism promotion weeks and publicity months in each other’s countries; jointly create competitive international tourist routes and products with Silk Road features; and make it more convenient to apply for tourist visa in countries along the Belt and Road. We should push forward cooperation on the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road cruise tourism program. We should carry out sports exchanges and support countries along the Belt and Road in their bid for hosting major international sports events. We should give full play to the bridging role of communication between political parties and parliaments, and promote friendly exchanges between legislative bodies, major political parties and political organizations of countries along the Belt and Road. We should carry out exchanges and cooperation among cities, encourage major cities in these countries to become sister cities, focus on promoting practical cooperation, particularly cultural and people-to-people exchanges, and create more lively examples of cooperation. We welcome the think tanks in the countries along the Belt and Road to jointly conduct research and hold forums. Shanghai CITY Cooperation Mechanisms The world economic integration is accelerating and regional cooperation is on the upswing. China will take full advantage of the existing bilateral and multilateral cooperation mechanisms to push forward the building of the Belt and Road and to promote the development of regional cooperation. We should enhance the role of multilateral cooperation mechanisms, make full use of existing mechanisms such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), ASEAN Plus China (10+1), Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD), Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), China-Arab States Cooperation Forum (CASCF), China-Gulf Cooperation Council Strategic Dialogue, Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) Economic Cooperation, and Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) to strengthen communication with relevant countries, and attract more countries and regions to participate in the Belt and Road Initiative. CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 We should continue to encourage the constructive role of the international forums and exhibitions at regional and sub-regional levels hosted by countries along the Belt and Road, as well as such platforms as Boao Forum for Asia, China-ASEAN Expo, China-Eurasia Expo, Euro-Asia Economic Forum, China International Fair for Investment and Trade, China-South Asia Expo, China-Arab States Expo, Western China International Fair, China-Russia Expo, and Qianhai Cooperation Forum. We should support the local authorities and general public of countries along the Belt and Road to explore the historical and cultural heritage of the Belt and Road, jointly hold investment, trade and cultural exchange activities, and ensure the success of the Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Culture Expo, Silk Road International Film Festival and Silk Road International Book Fair. We propose to set up an international summit forum on the Belt and Road Initiative. Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my High-Speed Railways in China Mileage of 16,000 Kilometers 24 The construction of high-speed railways (HSR) in China began in 1999. As of the end of 2014, there are about 16,000 kilometers of high-speed rail in service, accounting for 55% of the world. There are 9,800 kilometers of high-speed rail with an average speed of 300 km/h (Kilometers per hour) or higher, accounting for 60% of the world. Now China becomes the country with the largest HSR network both in operation and under construction in the world. China has constructed almost four times as much high-speed railway as Spain, which has the world's second largest network. China’s HSR network is larger than the entire European Union or the United States. Today most of the metropolitan regions in China are either connected, or in the process of being connected, to lines with a maximum speed of 200 km/h or above. The world’s fastest passenger train is also in China - the Shanghai Maglev Train can reach a speed of over 430 km/h. China has a huge plan for high-speed rail and strives to invest $300 billion to construct the largest, fastest and most technologically advanced high-speed railway system in the world by 2020. It is predicted that the HSR network will reach 18,000 kilometers by the end of 2015 and 30,000 kilometers when the major rail lines are completed. Advanced HSR Technology China’s high-speed railway realizes the comprehensive integration of high-speed railway infrastructure, high-speed EMU (Electric Multiple Unit), train operation control system, transportation organization and operation management system by making full use of the high-tech achievements. All the high-speed trains in commercial use in China are called CRH (China Railway High-speed). The introduction of CRH was a major part of the sixth national railway speedup, implemented in April, 2007. CRH1/2A/2B/2E/5 is expected to have a maximum speed of 250 km/h, and CRH2C/3 has a maximum speed of 350 km/h. The new train set CRH380A has a maximum test speed of 416.6 km/h. CRH380BL, the fastest train set, attained a maximum test speed of 487.3 km/h. CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my 25 High Speed Railways in China Comprehensive Advantages Large Scale Largest HSR network in the world with a total length of 16000km. Fast Speed The operation speed of HSR reaches 350 km/h. Wide Coverage China’s HSR covers different geologic and climate zones, including plain in the east, loess plateau in the west, and alpine region in the northeast and subtropical area. Complete Technical System China forms a technical system with coverage of all specialty and independent intellectual property rights. Safe and Reliable China’s HSR establishes safety risk control mechanism, which forms closed-loop management of safety guarantee system of high-speed railway. Lower Cost According to the World Bank, construction cost of HSR in China is lower than similar projects in European countries. CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my 26 High Speed Railways in China 2.49 Million HSR Passengers per Day Main HSR Lines in China Currently, HSR has become one of preferred means of transportation in China. From 2007 to 2014, China’s HSR had carried a total of 3.16 billion passengers, accounting for 38.5% of railway passengers compared with 4.8% before 2007. Now, the number of passengers travelling by HSR in China amounts to 2.49 million per day. HSR is an energy-saving and environmental-friendly transportation mode, which has realized real “Green Transport”. HSR has shortened time and distance and promoted the development of metropolitan area and mutual exchange of cities within the region. HSR has driven the development of tourism industry as well as metallurgy and electromechanical industries and thus, increased the employment of the whole country. Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway connects two of China's most prominent economic areas with a length of 1,318 kilometers and design speed of 350 km/h. The high-speed line reduces journey time between Beijing and Shanghai from 14 hours to just 5. More than 250,000 passengers use the trains on average per day in 2014. It was open to traffic in June 2011, only 38 months after its construction began. Beijing–Guangzhou High-Speed Railway is the longest HSR in the world crossing temperate and subtropical zone and many rivers with a length of 2260 km and design speed of 350 km/h. It takes only 8 hours from Beijing to Guangzhou. In 2017, the line will be extended to Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Shanghai-Nanjing Intercity High-Speed Railway is the busiest HSR in China. The length is 301 km and design speed of 300 km/h. The travelling time between the two cities is only around one hour without any stop. CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my China’s High-Speed Rail Vision 27 China is proposing five high-speed international railway networks that would ultimately connect the UK at one end. America at another and Singapore in the south, with China in the centre. The large number or countries involved requires Herculean efforts of diplomacy, technology and economics. Here is the general outline of what it will take to make the vision a reality. (Source: South China Morning Post) CHINA-AID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2015-12 Please visit our official website for more info www.caaam.org.my China’s High-Speed Rail Vision 28 The Challenges of Nature Completing the projects means overcoming tremendous challenges. China cannot afford to finance them alone and not all countries involved willing to contribute. There are diplomatic challenges and there is the terrain that must be tamed. - Estimated elevation profile from Google Earth - The Centre of the Five Projects China is the world leader in high-speed rail infrastructure with over 13,000km of networks. Aiming to extend this to 25,000km by 2020, China would be the ‘central station’ of the projected transcontinental networks. 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