Malaysia’s Anwar to visit China next month with an eye on building trade ties
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is planning a visit to China next month – his first in over a year – as the Southeast Asian country looks to deepen trade ties with Beijing. According to people familiar with the planning, Anwar is slated to make a three-day visit to China in late September at the invitation of Premier Li Qiang, with stops in Shanghai and Hangzhou. The trip does not include…
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is set to embark on a three-day visit to China in late September, his first trip to the country in over a year. The Southeast Asian nation aims to bolster trade ties with Beijing. Anwar is scheduled to visit Shanghai and Hangzhou during his stay, but not Beijing. The trip's details are yet to be finalized, according to sources.
Anwar is expected to attend the Global Digital Trade Expo and have discussions with Premier Li Qiang. The expo, China's key digital economy platform, will be held from September 23 to 27 in Hangzhou. This visit is a continuation of Malaysia's efforts to strengthen relations with China, its largest trading partner. Earlier this year, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Malaysia, and Anwar had previously visited Tianjin for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit and attended a military parade in Beijing.
Both leaders emphasized their friendship and mutual goals during their meetings. Anwar's recent comments on Taiwan concerning Beijing's actions have drawn global attention, including support from Beijing. Despite the US stance on Taiwan, China considers it an integral part and will strive for reunification.
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