Title:

 ‘It is not about the Chinese’: Malaysia’s Mahathir blames previous government for debt to Beijing and project woes

Author:

Bhavan Jaipragas

Source:

South China Morning Post

Date:

August 19, 2018

Description:

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Sunday pinned blame for the large debt his country owes China squarely on his predecessor Najib Razak on the eve of crucial talks with top Chinese leaders, during which he will try to renegotiate the terms of over US$20 billion of Beijing-backed projects.