{
  "id": 15130463,
  "title": "DPM Zahid strengthens Malaysia-China ties, advances global TVET cooperation after five-day visit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/dpm-zahid-strengthens-malaysia-china-ties-advances-global-tvet",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T05:49:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/17/dpm-zahid-strengthens-malaysia-china-ties-advances-global-tvet-cooperation-after-five-day-visit/239450"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tianjin, October 17 — During a five-day visit to China, Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi bolstered Malaysia-China strategic cooperation in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), high-tech investments, security, and disaster management. This visit, held from October 12 to 16, also paved the way for expanded collaboration in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, electric vehicles, nuclear technology, and the digital economy. The Deputy Prime Minister, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister and chairs the National TVET Council, stressed the importance of the TVET 2.0 approach in bridging the gap between educational institutions, industries, and the job market, ensuring skills training remains relevant in the rapidly growing high-tech sector. At the opening of the 2026 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference (WVTEDC) in Tianjin, Ahmad Zahid discussed the creation of a World TVET Council to enhance international collaboration in exchanging expertise, developing skills standards, and exposing new technologies, with China proposed as the council's permanent secretariat. The visit also included discussions on the Malaysia-China Institute (MCI) as a strategic platform to enhance Malaysia's TVET ecosystem, particularly in smart manufacturing, robotics, EVs, and industrial digitalisation. During the WVTEDC Ministerial Roundtable Meeting, Malaysia proposed a framework for mutual recognition of qualifications and cross-border accreditation, highlighting the MCI's potential in strengthening training, technology transfer, and trainer development programs. In a bilateral meeting with Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang, both countries discussed expanding trade, investment, and technology cooperation, including renewing the Investment Guarantee Agreement to protect investments in strategic and high-impact sectors. Malaysia also expressed willingness to act as a bridge between ASEAN, China, and the Gulf Cooperation Council, including promoting the use of the Renminbi in related transactions. Ahmad Zahid also addressed strengthening security cooperation, intelligence sharing, and joint operations against transnational crime during his meeting with Chinese State Councillor Wang Xiaohong. The visit further focused on disaster management, with Malaysia proposing technical cooperation with China in climate change-related risks through satellite monitoring, AI, early warning systems, joint training, and capacity building. The two nations also explored cooperation in nuclear technology and high-tech research, with proposals to send Malaysian students to Chinese higher education institutions and prepare local industries for the nuclear sector's supply chain. Overall, Ahmad Zahid's visit underscored Malaysia's commitment to broadening its ties with China through mutually beneficial cooperation, supported by China's backing for Malaysia's full participation in Brics and the formation of a High-Level Strategic Malaysia-China Community.",
  "summary": "TIANJIN, Oct 17 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s five-day working visit to China has...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "Deepening technical and security ties positions Malaysia to leverage Chinese expertise in high-tech sectors while establishing the nation as a strategic bridge between China, ASEAN, and the Gulf.",
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        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Ahmad Zahid Strengthens Malaysia-china Ties, Advances Global TVET Cooperation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/general-ahmad-zahid-strengthens-malaysia-china-ties-advances-global",
        "published": "2026-10-17T03:14:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "Zahid strengthens Malaysia-China ties, advances global TVET cooperation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/zahid-strengthens-malaysia-china-ties-advances-global-tvet-cooperation",
        "published": "2026-10-17T04:55:20.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "DPM Zahid strengthens Malaysia-China ties, advances global TVET cooperation after five-day visit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/dpm-zahid-strengthens-malaysia-china-ties-advances-global-tvet-15132494",
        "published": "2026-10-17T05:49:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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