People-to-people engagement adds soul to Malaysia-China shared connection, bringing the two countries closer, Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, the minister of Investment, Trade and Industry said on Monday at a Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation story-sharing session.
“Thousands of Malaysian students are currently studying in China,” he said, adding that the huge influx of Chinese tourists allows them to experience Malaysia firsthand.
Zafrul also said that trade between the two countries is not just about numbers, but has had positive benefits for ordinary people with Malaysia’s exports to China, such as electrical and electronics, mining goods, liquified natural gas, palm oil, and rubber have been welcomed while Chinese investments have spurred Malaysia’s growth in infrastructure, technology, and manufacturing sectors.
Meanwhile, Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing said China and Malaysia enjoy extensive people-to-people exchanges and are committed to mutual respect and mutual learning among different civilizations, and enhancing cooperation. https://english.news.cn/asiapacific/20240715/8b5208e852b74a98afedaf02a8501693/c.html