Malaysia’s Problem: How to Cut a Better Economic Deal With China
- Malaysian leader heads to China to discuss some contracts
- Trade, investment, tourism ties have strengthened over years
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad
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Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is pushing back against China’s dominance in the economy, stalling billions of dollars of contracts as he tries to renegotiate them.
He’s heading to China in August -- specific dates haven’t been disclosed yet -- to discuss those projects and try to win deals that he says should be more favorable to Malaysia.