Anwar wraps China visit with RM36.8b in trade, investment pledges

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit to China marked a significant enhancement of Malaysia-China strategic relations, moving beyond routine diplomacy to solidify Malaysia's role as a key partner in Southeast Asia.

This visit resulted in a potential RM28.6 billion investment in high-impact sectors, reflecting mutual trust and economic cooperation.

Discussions also addressed the concerns of local MSMEs and emphasized ethical digital technology, fair trade, and skills development.

The relationship, built on strong personal ties between Anwar and Premier Li Qiang, positions Malaysia to maximize economic benefits through MADANI Diplomacy.

HANGZHOU, Sept 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's three-day working visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou, China, is not just a routine diplomatic trip, but rather a new benchmark for the continuation of strategic relations that strengthen cooperation in various fields between the two countries.

Amidst the global geopolitical and economic uncertainties, the MADANI Diplomacy approach brought by Putrajaya has proven to be fruitful, thus strengthening Malaysia's role as Beijing's main strategic partner in the Southeast Asian region.

The working visit at the invitation of the Chinese government not only strengthens bilateral relations, but also opens up new opportunities for Malaysia to expand investments, export markets and cooperation in strategic and high-value economic areas.

Among the main returns of the visit was the potential investment worth RM28.6 billion from meetings with 26 Chinese companies, including five of the republic's giants, particularly in high-impact sectors such as semiconductors, mainstreaming artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, electric vehicles (EV), battery materials, advanced optics, biotechnology and advanced manufacturing.

The commitment of companies such as robotics giants AgiBot Innovation, ZTE Corporation, Alibaba Group, Geely Automobile Holdings and Huawei Technologies to increase investment is based on confidence in the stability and policies implemented by the MADANI Government.

Also achieved as a result of this visit was the potential export to China worth RM8.2 billion for a period of one to three years.

Summarising the overall outcome of the visit, Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said the relationship between Malaysia and China is now at a very strong level and is developing positively.

Describing the close relationship between Malaysia and China today as having gone beyond the usual diplomatic framework, the Prime Minister said this bilateral relationship is based on mutual trust, sincerity and confidence in order to bring prosperity and benefits to the people of both countries.

During the packed working visit, Anwar stressed the long-standing trust and mutual confidence forming the basis of the Malaysia-China bilateral relationship and cooperation that goes beyond traditional diplomatic ties.

The Malaysia-China relationship also translates into a broader agenda covering connectivity, protection of local enterprises, the digital economy, and talent and skills development.

While delivering a keynote address at the plenary session of WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, Anwar said Malaysia has elevated Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as the core of the country's industrial policy and an instrument of economic transformation, particularly in ensuring talent development goes hand in hand with investment inflows.

"Malaysia and China are well positioned to do more together. Investments come to Malaysia for various reasons. But we all know that it grows especially when there are sufficient skills to support it,” he said.

While in Hangzhou, Malaysia's first-ever participation in the Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE) provided exposure to the exploration of new technologies and AI applications that deserve to be learned and drawn from China's rapid progress.

Malaysia also offers a stable, well-connected and business-friendly base for partners from China and globally to forge strategic partnerships.

Malaysia's participation in both important Chinese events and Anwar's presence to deliver the keynote address at the WorldSkills Conference 2026 and GDTE is a high recognition for Malaysia and the country's leadership.

The Prime Minister had the opportunity to voice his stance on the importance of ethical digital technology, fair and free digital trade and shared prosperity through strategic national cooperation.

Anwar also expressed recognition of China's rapid progress in the fields of digital technology and AI as well as its role in sharing technological advances with countries in the Global South.

The bilateral meeting and discussions between the two Malaysian and Chinese delegations at the West Lake State Guest House, Hangzhou, highlighted the level of personal chemistry between Anwar and China Premier Li Qiang.

The close relationship between the two leaders is not a secret. Repeated meetings since Anwar's tenure as the country's leader in November 2022 reflect a high-level of mutual trust that goes beyond formal diplomatic protocols.

This closeness allows complex issues such as supply chains, the implementation of infrastructure projects and regional and international geopolitical stability to be discussed in a frank and relaxed, yet effective manner.

Among the matters discussed during the bilateral meeting was the agreement between Malaysia and China on the proposal to extend the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project from Kota Bharu to Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, thus providing economic spillover and prosperity to rural areas in Kelantan.

Also given attention was the concerns of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Malaysia regarding foreign market domination that could affect local interests.

"This matter has been raised directly and we have received assurances from the relevant companies, including Alibaba and Li himself, that the best method will be sought so that business dealings do not affect the interests of MSMEs in Malaysia," said Anwar.

This working visit not only maintains China's status as Malaysia's largest trading partner, but also redefines the landscape of cooperation from traditional commodity trade to the digital economy, artificial intelligence and high skills.

China has been Malaysia's largest trading partner for 17 consecutive years, with bilateral trade reaching US$113.82 billion (RM456.68 billion) for the period January to August this year.

The combination of pragmatic MADANI Diplomacy and the close relationship between Anwar and Li puts Malaysia in the best position to maximise economic benefits for the well-being of the people. — Bernama

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马来西亚总理拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣访问中国，标志着马来西亚与中国的战略关系得到显著提升，超越了例行外交，巩固了马来西亚作为东南亚重要伙伴的地位。

此次访问促成了高达 286 亿令吉的潜在投资，投资领域具有重大影响，体现了双方的互信和经济合作。

讨论还涉及当地中小微企业的关切，并强调了符合道德规范的数字技术、公平贸易和技能发展。

安华与李强总理之间建立在牢固的私人关系之上的这种关系，使马来西亚能够通过“马来西亚外交”（MADANI Diplomacy）最大限度地获得经济利益。

杭州，9月25日讯——马来西亚总理拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣对中国上海和杭州进行为期三天的访问，这不仅仅是一次例行的外交访问，更是两国继续深化战略关系、加强各领域合作的新里程碑。

在全球地缘政治和经济不确定性的背景下，布城推行的“马来西亚外交”方针已被证明卓有成效，从而加强了马来西亚作为北京在东南亚地区主要战略伙伴的地位。

应中国政府邀请进行的此次工作访问，不仅加强了双边关系，也为马来西亚扩大投资、出口市场以及在战略性和高价值经济领域的合作开辟了新的机遇。

此次访问的主要成果之一是与 26 家中国公司（包括五家中国巨头企业）的会谈，潜在投资额达 286 亿令吉，尤其是在半导体、人工智能 (AI) 主流化、机器人、电动汽车 (EV)、电池材料、先进光学、生物技术和先进制造等高影响力领域。

机器人巨头 AgiBot Innovation、中兴通讯、阿里巴巴集团、吉利汽车控股和华为技术有限公司等公司承诺增加投资，是基于对马达尼政府的稳定性和政策的信心。

此次访问还促成了未来一至三年内对中国价值 82 亿令吉的潜在出口。

安华同时也是马来西亚财政部长，他在总结此次访问的总体成果时表示，马来西亚和中国的关系目前处于非常牢固的水平，并且正在积极发展。

马来西亚总理表示，如今马来西亚和中国之间的密切关系已经超越了通常的外交框架，这种双边关系建立在互信、真诚和信心的基础上，旨在为两国人民带来繁荣和福祉。

在这次紧凑的工作访问中，安华强调了马来西亚和中国之间长期存在的信任和互信是两国双边关系和合作的基础，这种关系和合作超越了传统的外交关系。

马中关系也延伸至更广泛的议程，涵盖互联互通、保护本地企业、数字经济以及人才和技能发展。

安华在2026年上海世界技能大赛全体会议上发表主旨演讲时表示，马来西亚已将技术职业教育与培训（TVET）提升为国家产业政策的核心和经济转型的工具，尤其是在确保人才发展与投资流入齐头并进方面。

“马来西亚和中国具备进一步合作的优势。投资来马来西亚的原因多种多样，但我们都知道，只有拥有充足的技能人才支持，投资才能真正增长，”他说道。

在杭州期间，马来西亚首次参加第五届全球数字贸易博览会（GDTE），有机会探索值得学习和借鉴的新技术和人工智能应用，这些技术都来自中国的快速发展。

马来西亚也为来自中国和全球的合作伙伴提供了一个稳定、交通便利且营商环境友好的基地，以建立战略合作伙伴关系。

马来西亚参与中国的重要活动，以及安华在2026年世界技能大赛和全球技术教育大会上发表主旨演讲，是对马来西亚和国家领导层的高度认可。

总理有机会就合乎道德的数字技术、公平自由的数字贸易以及通过战略性国家合作实现共同繁荣的重要性表达了自己的立场。

安瓦尔还对中国在数字技术和人工智能领域取得的快速进步以及其在与全球南方国家分享技术进步方面发挥的作用表示赞赏。

马来西亚和中国两个代表团在杭州西湖国宾馆举行的双边会晤和讨论，凸显了安华和中国总理李强之间的个人默契。

两位领导人之间的密切关系并非秘密。自安华2022年11月就任国家领导人以来，双方多次会晤，反映出超越正式外交礼仪的高度互信。

这种密切关系使得供应链、基础设施项目实施以及区域和国际地缘政治稳定等复杂问题能够以坦诚、轻松而有效的方式进行讨论。

双边会谈期间讨论的事项之一是马来西亚和中国就将东海岸铁路（ECRL）项目从哥打巴鲁延伸至吉兰丹州兰道班让的提议达成的协议，这将为吉兰丹州农村地区带来经济溢出效应和繁荣。

此外，马来西亚微型、小型和中型企业 (MSME) 对外国市场主导地位可能影响本地利益的担忧也得到了关注。

安华表示：“我们已经直接提出了这个问题，并得到了包括阿里巴巴和李健熙本人在内的相关公司的保证，他们将寻求最佳方法，以确保商业交易不会影响马来西亚中小微企业的利益。”

此次工作访问不仅巩固了中国作为马来西亚最大贸易伙伴的地位，而且重新定义了两国合作格局，从传统的商品贸易转向数字经济、人工智能和高技能领域。

中国已连续17年成为马来西亚最大的贸易伙伴，今年1月至8月双边贸易额达到1138.2亿美元（4566.8亿令吉）。

务实的“马来西亚外交”（MADANI Diplomacy）策略，加上安华与李克强之间的密切关系，使马来西亚处于最佳位置，能够最大限度地发挥经济效益，造福人民。——马新社

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