Beyond trade: Anwar’s fourth China visit targets AI, digital economy and skills
SHANGHAI, Sept 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou beginning Tuesd...
Shanghai and Hangzhou are set to host Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's fourth visit to China, beginning on Tuesday. The purpose of the trip is to strengthen economic ties, promote digital trade frameworks, and emphasize the significance of cultivating technical talent. During his three-day working visit, Anwar will participate in high-level bilateral discussions with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, as well as attend the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 and the Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou.
Anwar's visit marks the fourth time he has traveled to China since assuming office in 2023, underscoring the deepening relationship between Malaysia and China. Malaysia's Ambassador to China, Datuk Norman Muhamad, informed the Malaysian media that despite being a working visit, Anwar has been granted a bilateral meeting with Premier Li Qiang and a dinner in Hangzhou.
The prime minister's itinerary also includes initiating cooperation in emerging fields beyond traditional sectors such as education, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), digital economy, and artificial intelligence (AI). Anwar will deliver a keynote address at the WorldSkills Conference 2026 and the Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou.
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