General : New Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen Vows To Deepen Malaysia-China Ties

SEPANG, Nov 1 — Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Yao Wen arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) with four key priorities in mind to deepen bilateral relations between China and Malaysia. Upon his arrival, Yao emphasized the importance of economic cooperation, emerging technologies, and people-to-people exchanges.

His first priority was to strengthen political mutual trust and consolidate their longstanding friendship, highlighting China's progress in modernization under Chinese modernisation while acknowledging Malaysia's strategic advancements under the Malaysia Madani vision. Yao stressed that both nations are well-positioned to support each other's modernization efforts and deepen strategic mutual trust for long-term development.

In terms of economic cooperation, Yao proposed advancing the Belt and Road Initiative, collaborating in traditional sectors like infrastructure and trade, while exploring opportunities in AI and semiconductors. He called for deeper people-to-people exchanges, emphasizing the significance of mutual visa-free policies, the upcoming Visit Malaysia Year 2026, and the Confucian-Islamic Civilisational Dialogues to promote mutual understanding and strengthen ties.

Yao also advocated for stronger multilateral coordination between Malaysia and China to promote international fairness, justice, and a more equitable global governance system. Through his commitment to these priorities, Yao aims to build on the legacy of his predecessors and work closely with Malaysians to foster comprehensive cooperation and lasting prosperity for both nations.