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In sum, Indonesia’s high-speed rail is more than just a transport project; it is a microcosm of China’s global infrastructure strategy—fast, flashy, but fraught with hidden costs. While the trains may run at high speed, the financial fallout and geopolitical consequences are relentless, exposing the true cost of China’s “debt-and-regret” initiative.
As Jakarta and other nations grapple with the aftermath, one thing is clear: what looks like progress can quickly become a legacy of dependency, debt, and regret. The high-speed journey might look promising from afar, but beneath the shiny exterior, it’s a perilous ride into financial ruin.