Malaysia-China Relations: Progress, Partnership, Prospects

In 2023 and 2024, occasions such as the 10th anniversary of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations have provided opportune moments for the leaders and peoples of Malaysia and China to reflect on the past developments of their bilateral ties and to look forward to the future prospects of mutually beneficial engagements in various sectors.This book provides an updated assessment of the different dynamics concerning Malaysia-China relations. It discusses political engagements between the top leaders from both sides, examines China's and Malaysia's views of the South China Sea issue, and evaluates Malaysia's foreign policy posture towards China. It also reflects upon the evolution of bilateral economic ties from simple trade relations to integrated supply chains. As Malaysia looks for further economic growth and technological upgrade, the role of China's investment will become more and more important. The book therefore will also look into areas where China's investment will potentially enhance Malaysia's economic resilience substantially, such as the digital and clean energy sectors. Finally, the book also reviews the educational, cultural and media aspects of Malaysia-China relations.