Xi Jinping’s Visit to Malaysia Sparks Optimism for Trade and Cooperation
The 5th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China’s Hainan Province, recently showcased a vibrant collaboration between China and global exhibitors. Representatives from Malaysia’s business and education sectors expressed enthusiastic support for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Malaysia, highlighting the expo’s significance as an international platform and expressing optimism for future economic and trade partnerships.
Staff from the University Geomatika Malaysia were particularly impressed by the global standards and scale of CICPE. “The event surpassed our expectations,” one academic staff member remarked. “We felt immense pride seeing the enthusiastic response to the Malaysia National Pavilion.”
From a business perspective, Patrick Ku, marketing manager of GPR Food, praised China’s welcoming environment. “China offers a business-friendly climate and a fantastic experience for tourists,” he said. “The vast consumer market here presents significant opportunities for foreign enterprises.”
Similarly, Diamond Lim, honorary president of the Malaysia Swiftlet Nest Industry and Exporters Association, and Tan Siew Khim, COO of Dama Dingji Yanwo Sdn. Bhd, underscored the historic importance of President Xi’s state visit, which coincides with over 50 years of diplomatic ties between China and Malaysia. “We are confident that this visit will further open China’s market to Malaysian specialty products like bird’s nest, propelling bilateral trade to new heights,” Lim stated.
The optimism shared by Malaysian representatives reflects a growing momentum in China-Malaysia relations, promising enhanced cooperation and mutual benefits in the years to come.
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Xi Jinping's visit to Malaysia drives trade, economic cooperation
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