China can boost Asean’s smart-city dreams but, first, it needs to earn some trust in Southeast Asia
China has a lot to offer the ambitious Asean Smart City Network project and has pledged to share its experience and technology. However, the rise of anti-China sentiment in Asean over South China Sea tensions and unpopular Mekong dam projects may hinder cooperation.
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