Indonesia: High-speed railway ordered by China: New problem arises
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Indonesian high-speed rail plan:
A high-speed railway project ordered by China in Indonesia.
At this point, it became clear that he had a new problem.
New problem:
Increased construction costs,
Due to delays in land acquisition, etc.
The completion time is postponed many times,
Various problems have been clarified.
The Indonesian government was also in a situation to discuss Japan’s participation and support.
Western Java:
A 143-kilometer high-speed railway that connects Jakarta, the capital, and Bandung, the capital of West Java.
China and Japan:
At the ordering stage, China and Japan fought fiercely.
Finally, China received the order.
It’s a fateful plan for Japan.
Japan
Yoshihide Suga, Secretary-General
When the order was decided in China,
“It’s hard to understand how China received the order. It’s extremely regrettable.”
The Japanese government has expressed distrust of the Indonesian government.
Infrastructure development blemishes:
as a result
This railroad plan left a big stain on the relationship between Japan and Indonesia.
Hyundai Business | Kodansha (1/5)
https://gendai.ismedia.jp/articles/-/85181
Environmental Concerns, Rising Costs Plague China’s Flagship Indonesian Project railway project in Indonesia
has worsened air quality, clogged canals, and damaged homes of many people who live along the 89-mile stretch of the future line,
residents told BenarNews, an RFA-affiliated online news service.
The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail project’s cost
has shot up as well – from an estimated U.S. $6 billion to as much as $7.9 billion, according to a government official.
Some of those residents affected by the project
said they had been threatened for airing their concerns, but a consortium of Chinese and Indonesian companies building the rail line denied any intimidation or environmental damage.
The consortium noted it had appointed consultants to comply with construction regulations.
Radio Free Asia
https://www.rfa.org/english/news/china/project-07082021175346.html