PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia, July 11, 2025 — Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim hosted Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on a courtesy visit today, highlighting the robust Malaysia–China relationship, elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2013. The discussions built on the momentum of President Xi Jinping’s April state visit, which resulted in 31 memoranda of understanding and agreements.
Bilateral trade, a cornerstone of the relationship, reached US$106 billion in 2024, with China maintaining its position as Malaysia’s largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years. From January to April 2025, trade surpassed US$36 billion. Both leaders explored ways to address the trade deficit and expand cooperation in port logistics, liquefied natural gas (LNG), water management, digital economy, and green technology.
On regional matters, Anwar expressed gratitude for China’s support of ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar. He also underscored the need for peaceful resolutions in the South China Sea, emphasizing adherence to international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
The discussions reflect Malaysia and China’s commitment to deepening ties and addressing shared challenges through dialogue and collaboration.