DURING the Lunar New Year, Chinese newspapers were dominated by news on how the local Chinese community celebrated the annual festival. The Government has claimed credit in bringing in massive Chinese investments, creating jobs and pushing the economy forward amid global uncertainty and decline in investments from traditional sources. For local Chinese businessmen, these opportunities created by Belt and Road Initiative are viewed as a “once-in-a-life-time golden encounter” for them. Due to this uncut sentimental cord, the China factor – seen as favourable for Barisan – has been weaved into political campaigns by Barisan candidates. Vilifying Chinese investments will undermine Chinese support for DAP.

Source: The Star March 25, 2018 01:18 UTC