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 expected 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…
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is set to embark on his first visit to China in over a year, slated for late September. This trip, which will span three days, is part of Malaysia's strategy to bolster trade relations with the Asian giant. Anwar is scheduled to travel to China for stops in Shanghai and Hangzhou, without including Beijing in his itinerary.
The Malaysian leader is expected to attend the Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, one of China's most significant digital economy platforms, from September 23 to 27. The visit aims to further strengthen the trade ties between Malaysia and China, both of which are the largest trading partners. This visit follows China's April visit by President Xi Jinping and Anwar's previous travel to China in May for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit and the military parade marking the 80th anniversary of World War II's end.
Xi and Anwar held talks during the parade, both describing their relationship as 'good friends with a common vision'. Anwar's stance on Taiwan, declaring it as part of China, has drawn attention and support from Beijing. Despite the US' non-recognition of Taiwan's independence, Beijing has backed Anwar's comments, emphasizing its commitment to the one-China principle.
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