On October 14, a promotional event was held in Kuala Lumpur for the comic collection and scholarly commentary titled “50 Years of China-Malaysia Friendship: Building a Community with a Shared Future.” The event was attended by Zheng Xuefang, the chargé d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia, and Mustapha, the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia. Both officials delivered speeches during the occasion.
Zheng addressed the recent Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, highlighting the promising rebound of the Chinese economy. He underscored the essence of the Belt and Road Initiative, stating, “The world prospers when China prospers; and when China thrives, the world benefits.” He emphasized China’s commitment to actively integrating into the global economy, positioning China’s vast market as a significant opportunity for the world.
Zheng also pointed out the bright prospects for China-Malaysia relations, expressing hope that various sectors in both countries will continue to support the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative, contributing to the construction of a community with a shared future between China and Malaysia.
Mustapha praised the partnership between Malaysia and China, particularly their joint efforts in the Belt and Road Initiative. He affirmed the potential for deepening cooperation to enhance people-to-people connections and build a future that is both prosperous and sustainable.