Malaysian Chinese have become much more pro China over the decades. I personally know plenty diaspora Malaysian Chinese and some of them are more than nationalistic despite being Malaysian citizens. There are those who are not obviously but fewer in numbers and most are apolitical. They are mainly Fujian trade, fishermen, and pirate migrants over centuries. Then waves of migrants during China's civil war period and Cultural Revolution era who obviously hold certain fair opinions on the Communists. Most are smart enough to realise that governments do change over time just like conditions.
Most are fair enough to admit or at least know that it appears China chose the right paths to take. It has become obvious over time. Even to Commie hating Chinese diaspora lol. At least progeny do not carry the same hatred or angst most of the time and re-evaluate according to indoctrination (via education and surrounds) and what they are able to learn as "facts". Therefore there is a wide distribution of very varied opinions and thoughts on the matter.
Overall, it would appear many are sympathetic to China and are pro China.
Having been on the ground in Malaysia. The China's image among the Malaysian Chinese is not too positive. It is generally quite mainstream and fashionable now to be anti-China. Lately, there has been intensifying propaganda by the NED, Western media, and the HK-Taiwan supremacists. Leveraging on the 3 main issues I have highlighted before. Many Malaysian Chinese of the current generation were either too gullible, or have been peer pressured to be anti-China.
That being said, the next generation of Malaysian Chinese adults are more politically neutral. Because they grew up watching China being the powerhouse instead of just HK and Taiwan. They are much more receptive to China's soft power. So things will eventually get better as the West and the NED rapidly is losing its influence. The economic growth and much more humanistic values that China promises will always trumph over Western ideals that had brought zero tangible benefits.
Some Indian analysts say the new light tank will use the chassis of the Korean K9 howitzer and possibly a cockerill turret. Does anyone know how efficient that would be? Maybe in developmental costs it would be cheaper but what about usage of space, positioning of engine, driver etc and armor protection.
Would they be able to get the tank in the 30-35 ton range with similar mobility and protection as the Type 15?
If India really uses the K9 chassis for their light tank project. Then they'll end up having a light tank with a bigger hull than than the T-90. The overall weight of a K9 chassis with the 105mm-gun Cockerill turret could be lighter than a T-90 MBT. But that's it. It's still gonna be a K-9 sized 'light tank'. Big, bulky, moderately armed, but lightly protected. Doubtful airlift capability.
