Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the increasing trend of Chinese waste-to-energy companies expanding into Southeast Asia to find waste for incineration, driven by the growing demand for modern and environmentally friendly waste disposal methods in countries like Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia [1][2] - China has over 1,000 waste incineration plants with a daily processing capacity exceeding 1.1 million tons, indicating a large domestic industry that is now seeking opportunities abroad [1] - As of 2023, a Chinese waste-to-energy company has accelerated its expansion in Southeast Asia, with 9 out of 12 overseas projects located in Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, and Malaysia, all currently under construction [1] Group 2 - Southeast Asia is becoming a preferred market for Chinese waste-to-energy companies due to cultural and lifestyle similarities, making the waste composition comparable to that of China, unlike in Europe and Japan where technologies may not adapt as well [1] - Some Southeast Asian countries are increasing policy support for foreign investment in waste incineration projects, exemplified by Indonesia's government inviting local and international investors to participate in waste-to-energy projects in 33 cities [1] - In the first five months of the year, over 10 Chinese companies secured 16 waste incineration projects overseas, with Central Asia also emerging as a popular market [2]