Why did the Chinese side hesitate?Indonesia** has offered to let China continue to build the extension, but China has not given a clear answer so far. In fact, the secret behind it is not only Indonesia's ambitions and China's economic woes. In fact, there may be more to it. First of all, we should note the fact that the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway is jointly built by China and Indonesia. This also means that the Chinese side did not undertake the construction independently, and the two sides shared the risks and costs. As for the construction of the extension line, Indonesia hopes that China will continue to undertake the construction, which may mean that China needs to bear more risks and costs independently.
Second, we need to recognize that China's economy is not just being hit by problems with the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway. The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway is part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, and the economic development and strategic benefits carried by the "Belt and Road" initiative go far beyond the scope of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway. Therefore, the importance and prospects of the entire Belt and Road Initiative cannot be denied just because the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail investment has failed. Finally, we also need to pay attention to the context and motivations of Indonesia. Indonesia's request for the construction of an extension line is not only due to their demand for high-speed rail, but also because Indonesia needs to show its own governance achievements and capabilities.
This means that Indonesia's financial strength may not be able to keep up with this ambitious plan. To sum up, the reason for China's hesitation is not simply the economic dilemma and the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail issue, but more hidden reasons and considerations. As for the construction plan proposed by Indonesia, we also need to have a more comprehensive and objective understanding. Indonesia has shown dishonesty towards China's Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail project. The project was huge, with a loan from China and the transfer of high-speed rail technology to Indonesia, but Indonesia** did not do a good job of land acquisition, resulting in a total cost of more than one billion US dollars.
Now the Indonesian side intends to continue the construction of the extension line by cooperating with other countries, and it seems that cooperation with China is no longer being considered. Such behavior raises the question of whether Indonesia has forgotten China's contribution to the projectThe Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail project, the first true high-speed rail in Southeast Asia, was financed by China's own investment and loans, while Indonesia** did not do a good job of land acquisition, resulting in a billion-dollar overrun on the project. Despite this, China has transferred high-speed rail technology to Indonesia, allowing the country to build its own high-speed rail in the future.
Indonesia** should be grateful to China for this generosity, but they seem to have forgotten China's contribution. Indonesia's current level of financial resources cannot support investment in the extension line project, but this is not the only problem. Indonesia's attitude is worrying, and it seems that they are no longer considering cooperation with China, but intend to continue building extension lines by working with other countries. Such an approach raises the question of whether Indonesia has forgotten China's contribution to the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail projectFor China, the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail project is an important cooperation project, but Indonesia's attitude seems to have begun to become less friendly.
China can choose to cooperate with other countries on construction projects, but cooperation between China and Indonesia should be based on mutual respect and good faith. Indonesia's choice to continue building the extension line in cooperation with other countries, suggesting that they no longer trust China, is not only disrespectful to China, but may also affect relations between China and Indonesia. In this era of globalization, cooperation between countries is the foundation of development. China's contribution to the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail project should be respected and appreciated accordingly. The Indonesian side should re-examine their attitude, respect the contributions of their partners, and seek ways of cooperation based on mutual respect and integrity.
Only in this way can the cooperation between China and Indonesia truly achieve a win-win situation. The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway, a high-speed rail project undertaken by China, has now become a beautiful scenery in Southeast Asia. However, in the eyes of Indonesia, this high-speed rail is just a tool to make money, so they are trying to obtain more benefits in negotiations with China through some small means. However, they forget that any extension of high-speed rail should be continued by the original country in order to ensure the safety and operational efficiency of high-speed rail. We don't have to worry too much about this kind of behavior in Indonesia.
After all, the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway has become a model of our country's cutting-edge high-speed rail technology overseas, and more and more countries have come to us to cooperate with us in high-speed rail projects. Therefore, we are fully capable of choosing the right partner without being influenced by the small actions of Indonesia. In fact, the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail project has proven the advantages and reliability of China's cutting-edge high-speed rail technology. The high-speed rail already connects Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, and Bandung, and transportation between the two cities has been greatly improved.
Moreover, the technical standards adopted by the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway are also independently developed by China, so the extension of this high-speed railway should also follow this standard, so as to ensure the operation and safety of the high-speed railway. And the small action of Indonesia is just to use our country's technology and resources to obtain more benefits. However, they ignore the fact that our country, with its cutting-edge high-speed rail technology and rich experience, is fully capable of choosing the right partner without being affected by the threat of Indonesia. Therefore, we can confidently and boldly choose our partners without worrying about the small actions of Indonesia.
At the same time, we should also promote our high-speed rail technology to more countries, so that more people can understand China's cutting-edge high-speed rail technology and reliability, and make greater contributions to the world's transportation industry. The progress of China's high-speed rail construction overseas has been in the spotlight, and the construction of an extension of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail project in Indonesia has become the latest focus. However, in the face of Indonesia's urgent desire, whether China should continue to cooperate has become a question that needs to be seriously considered. Indonesia's terrain is complex and varied, and building a high-speed railway is not easy. Therefore, China needs to more carefully assess the feasibility of building an extension line in Indonesia.
We will not easily use the state's financial funds for a loss-making business. Previously, China has invested a lot of money in the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail project, but it has not yet cost anything. If Indonesia really wants to start a second cooperation with us, they need to prove their sincerity first and come up with the corresponding construction funds, instead of comparing prices internationally. Of course, this is not to say that we are not interested in the construction of high-speed rail in Indonesia. On the contrary, we have the experience and technology to provide high-quality high-speed rail construction services to Indonesia. However, we need to ensure that such cooperation is fair and mutually beneficial, and not just a one-sided effort.
We will only consider continuing to work with Indonesia** if they can provide reasonable construction conditions and financial support. In addition to economic considerations, there are other factors that need to be considered. The construction of high-speed rail is not only a commercial project, it is also an important part of the relationship between China and Indonesia. A stable and reliable partnership is crucial for both parties. Therefore, we need to evaluate the performance of Indonesia** in past projects, as well as their sincere attitude towards cooperation. In international cooperation, trust is the most important cornerstone. If Indonesia** does not show sufficient sincerity and cooperation, there is no reason for us to continue to invest resources and energy.
Rather than working with an unreliable partner, we should look for other countries with greater potential and willingness to cooperate. In any case, China's experience and technology in high-speed rail construction are widely recognized internationally. We have successfully promoted high-speed rail projects in many countries and made a positive contribution to local economic development. We hope to solve the current problem as soon as possible and provide high-quality high-speed rail construction services for Indonesia. Leave a message in the comment section and let us know what you think about this issue. Whether it's support for continuation or pause, your input is important to us.
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