Japan Blockade Failure! China’s high speed rail made in Indonesia has shocked the West!

Welcome to VOC - Vision of China,In this episode, we explore a surprising turn of events in international affairs with ’Japan’s High-Speed Rail Concession in Indonesia.’ Indonesian President Joko Widodo, also known as Jokowi, recently inaugurated the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail (HSR), a groundbreaking project propelling Indonesia into the world of high-speed rail at 350 km/h (217 mph). We delve into the impressive transformation of Indonesia’s transportation network and the unique decision to invite bids from both China and Japan for a remarkable 730 km extension to Surabaya. Japan’s unexpected shift in high-speed rail strategy draws attention, given its history of fierce competition with China in Southeast and South Asia. Learn how this decision reverberates across South and Southeast Asia and impacts previous Japanese partnerships with India and Vietnam on rail projects. Discover China’s remarkable progress in high-speed rail technology, as well as the key factors that differentiate it from Japan. China’s advancements, including domestic innovation, smart technology, and system export capabilities, have made it a global leader in high-speed rail systems. This video reflects on the past decade of China’s high-speed rail development, which has grown to over 22,000 km, revolutionizing transportation and promoting economic growth. Japanese media’s take on the Jakarta-Bandung HSR’s success highlights the competition’s fierce dynamics and the implications for Japan’s previous experiences with India and Indonesia. Finally, we explore the perspectives from India and Vietnam, where the envy of China’s rapid rail progress contrasts with their slower experiences with Japan. If you’re interested in international affairs, transportation, and technological competition, this episode offers a fascinating look into the world of high-speed rail development.