Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation during high-level talks at the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning. The meeting underscored both nations' commitment to advancing economic and cultural partnerships while reaffirming shared strategic goals.
Han emphasized China's readiness to implement leadership-level agreements, telling Fadillah: "As good neighbors and partners, we must strengthen exchanges across politics, trade, and cultural sectors to build a high-level China-Malaysia community with a shared future." The Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region summit serves as a key platform for regional economic integration, attracting over 1,700 enterprises this year.
Fadillah reiterated Malaysia's adherence to the one-China principle and proposed expanding collaboration in energy transformation, water resource management, and tourism. "Maintaining close high-level dialogue remains crucial," stated Malaysia's energy transition minister, highlighting recent progress in cross-border investment projects.
The discussions align with China-ASEAN trade growth trends, with bilateral exchanges exceeding $970 billion in 2023. Analysts note Malaysia's strategic position in regional supply chain realignments, particularly in semiconductor and renewable energy sectors.
