![The Skytrain in central Bangkok, part of the the city's mass transit. Image by Richard Bernstein. Thailand, 2017. The Skytrain in central Bangkok, part of the the city's mass transit. Image by Richard Bernstein. Thailand, 2017.](/sites/default/files/08-04-17/bangkok_skytrain.jpg)
China's growing power and influence are being felt around the world, including in Southeast Asia, where Beijing's efforts to extend its reach have triggered local grassroots opposition, as journalist Richard Bernstein reported on trips to Taiwan and Thailand this summer.