One Belt One Road: a case study of China's roles in CLMV

China has constantly been growing for the past few decades thanks to the policies used by the Chinese leaders in the post-Mao era. Deng Xiaoping had opened the new phase of the country to the global arena which later known as the Rise of China in the 21st century. The Chinese rapid change from has worried the existing superpower like the United States and Japan, Thus, China has introduced the term ―Peaceful Rise‖ to calm other power and thus to re-confirm that the Chinese bold step would not be a threat to others. Chinese leaders came up with the new mega project known as the One Belt One Road initiative that primarily focuses on revitalizing the past legacy of the ancient trade route. China‘s leading commitment toward the project is to connect the world with one trade route which promotes the mutual benefits among participating countries with Chinese leadership. CLMV which has always been the significant area of Chinese influence participated in the project to enjoy the share of benefit. However, there are risks and challenges for receiving countries of OBOR that must keep careful track of.