Japan Times, 19 (“China reassesses its 'Belt and Road',” The Japan Times, 5/1/19, https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2019/05/01/editorials/china-reassesses-belt-road/#.XTDN_y2ZPhM, AS)
Japan has not formally joined the BRI, as it remains suspicious of Chinese intentions. Skepticism is warranted; opposition is not. Japan’s government has pledged to work with China on third country projects and has promoted cooperation between the BRI and other regional investment institutions, such as the Asian Development Bank. Japan should work with China to fill the yawning regional infrastructure gap, encouraging truly sustainable development that meets local needs.
