This paper presents a Malaysia perspective on this grand endeavor. We begin with a historical overview of the Asian civilizations, followed by an analysis of the complex issues confronting Malaysia, a country of diverse races and religions. To set the Malaysia predicament in a broader context, we will revisit Samuel Huntington’s clash of civilizational thesis, to deliberate on the challenges facing the post-cold war reality. The paper then looks at China’s role, focusing on the Belt and Road Initiative. I will explain how this ambitious pan-Asian infrastructure project crisscrosses many civilizational boundaries, as such is laden with potentially risky fault lines. This study concludes with some deliberations on the prospect and necessity for the world to work toward realizing a community of shared future for mankind.