Xi Jinping Meets with King of Malaysia His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim
On the morning of April 16, 2025 local time, King of Malaysia His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim met with President of China Xi Jinping at the National Palace of Malaysia.Kuala Lumpur in April is bathed in bright sunshine, with lush greenery everywhere.Sultan Ibrahim held a grand welcome ceremony for Xi Jinping at the square of the National Palace.When Xi Jinping arrived by limo, Sultan Ibrahim and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warmly greeted him at the alighting point of his limo. As the two heads of state stepped onto the stand, the military band played the national anthems of China and Malaysia, and a 21-gun salute was fired. Xi Jinping reviewed the honor guard. The two heads of state entered the National Palace hall and shook hands and exchanged greetings with each other's accompanying officials.?After the welcome ceremony, Xi Jinping met with Sultan Ibrahim.Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Malaysia are good neighbors, good friends and good partners who visit each other as often as family. Bilateral relations have gone through a magnificent half-century and are embracing an even brighter future. Xi Jinping said he is ready to work with Sultan Ibrahim, the Malaysian supreme head of state, to lead the long-term and stable development of China-Malaysia relations, jointly build a high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future and write a new chapter in good-neighborliness, friendship, solidarity and cooperation, so as to usher in new "Golden 50 Years" for bilateral relations.Xi Jinping stressed that China and Malaysia should continue to deepen political mutual trust and support each other on issues related to their respective core interests and major concerns. The two sides should deepen the synergy of development strategies, draw on each other's strengths for mutual benefit and win-win results, and jointly pursue modernization. He called on the two sides to ensure good implementation of major projects such as "Two Countries, Twin Parks" and the East Coast Rail Link, and to speed up efforts to foster cooperation in future industries such as artificial intelligence, digital economy and green economy. China welcomes more high-quality Malaysian agricultural products to the Chinese market, and encourages Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Malaysia. China is ready to promote the dialogue between Confucian culture and the Islamic civilization with Malaysia and carry out further cooperation in culture, tourism and education to bring the two peoples closer. China supports Malaysia in its role as the ASEAN rotating chair and is ready to work with Malaysia to implement the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, and promote the Global South's pursuit of unity-driven collective strength and common development, so as to contribute more certainty and positive energy to the region and the world.Sultan Ibrahim said that President Xi Jinping's state visit to Malaysia is a major event in bilateral relations, which fully demonstrates the high level of Malaysia-China relations, adding that his successful visit to China last September is still fresh in his memory. Sultan Ibrahim said he believes that President Xi Jinping's visit to Malaysia will comprehensively upgrade bilateral relations and promote vigorous development of cooperation in various fields. China's impressive development achievements are attributable to the foresight of President Xi Jinping and the hard work of the Chinese people. Malaysia attaches great importance to its relations with China and will join hands to forge ahead for win-win cooperation and promote the building of a high-level strategic community with a shared future no matter how the international landscape evolves. Malaysia attaches importance to regional economic integration, firmly supports the Belt and Road Initiative, and is willing to strengthen trade and investment cooperation with China, jointly stabilize industrial and supply chains, enhance connectivity and boost educational, people-to-people and cultural exchanges. The Malaysian side speaks highly of China's Central Conference on Work Related to Neighboring Countries held recently and values China's important role in addressing global and regional challenges. As the rotating chair of ASEAN and country coordinator for ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations, Malaysia is committed to promoting greater development of ASEAN-China relations and jointly building a peaceful and prosperous future.?After the meeting, Xi Jinping attended the welcome banquet held by Sultan Ibrahim.Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and Wang Xiaohong, among others, attended the above events.
President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
On the afternoon of April 16, President Xi Jinping held talks with Malaysian Prime Minister?Anwar Ibrahim at Seri Perdana, the prime minister's residence, in Putrajaya.Upon arriving at Seri Perdana by car, President Xi was warmly greeted by Prime Minister Anwar. Malaysian youth waved the flags of both countries, played lively drum music, and performed energetic traditional dances to welcome their esteemed guest?from afar.President Xi noted that China and Malaysia share a millennium-old friendship, one that has taken shape in the long course of history, grown stronger through cultural exchanges, taken deeper root through mutually beneficial cooperation, and gained greater significance as the two countries stand together through thick and thin. This speaks volumes about our common values and pursuit of sincerity, integrity, justice and harmony, reflects the wisdom and courage our peoples have gained from history, and represents a valuable asset shared by both countries.?Last year, the two sides celebrated the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Over the past 50 years, China-Malaysia relations have yielded bountiful results. In the next 50 years, the two countries must continue to seize the initiative, stay ahead of the times, and build a high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future, so as to deliver more benefits for the two peoples and make a greater contribution to regional prosperity and stability.President Xi made a three-point?proposal on building a high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future.First, upholding?strategic independence?and carrying?out high-level strategic coordination. Both China and Malaysia are self-reliant nations that oppose external interference. Both countries should?continue on the development paths suited to their respective national conditions, resolutely?support each other in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests, and hold their future and destiny firmly in their own hands. A?"2+2" diplomatic and defense dialogue mechanism will be established to deepen?exchanges and?cooperation on national security, defense?and law enforcement.Second, combining forces for development?and setting a benchmark for high-quality development cooperation. China is committed to advancing Chinese modernization on all fronts through high-quality development. This is highly compatible with Malaysia's Ekonomi MADANI initiative. The two sides should work together to cultivate and expand cooperation in the digital economy, green economy, blue economy, artificial intelligence and other frontier areas, and strengthen the integrated development of industrial chains, supply chains, value chains, data chains, and talent chains. It is important to?push for the transformation and upgrade?of cooperation in traditional fields,?and promote two-way investment. The?two countries should promote?rail-sea intermodal transport, upgrade "Two Countries, Twin?Parks,"?and turn Malaysia's major?ports into important hubs of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor.Third, carrying forward the friendship?forged through generations, and deepening inter-civilizational exchanges and mutual learning. The two sides should jointly advance Confucianism-Islam dialogue, and build platforms of civilizational exchanges for both countries and the region. Having signed a mutual visa exemption agreement, the two sides should seize the opportunity to scale up tourism, youth and subnational exchanges, and deepen cooperation in culture, education, sports, film, media, etc., so as to foster closer people-to-people connection and renew their traditional friendship. China is ready to continue joint research on giant panda conservation with Malaysia.President Xi noted that Malaysia's choice of ASEAN theme this year, "inclusivity and sustainability,"?reflects its deep insight into the current international landscape. China supports Malaysia in playing its role as ASEAN Chair, and stands ready to sign the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area Upgrade Protocol?with regional countries as early as possible. Together, they will reject decoupling, supply disruption, "small yard, high fence" and tariff abuse with openness, inclusiveness, solidarity and cooperation, counter the law of the jungle where the strong prey on the weak?with the Asian values of peace, cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, and address instability?and uncertainty in the world with the stability and certainty of Asia.Prime Minister Anwar extended a warm welcome to President Xi. Throughout the years, China has sincerely helped Malaysia and stood together with Malaysia through thick and thin, and is a trusted friend of Malaysia. He noted that President Xi, who has steered China toward remarkable development?achievements, led the Chinese people out of extreme poverty, and advocated common prosperity and mutual learning between?civilizations, is an excellent leader in today's world. The Malaysian people respect China and President Xi. President Xi's visit this time has set a record in the number of deliverables achieved, and is very meaningful and encouraging to the Malaysian side. Malaysia is firmly committed to the one-China policy, and does not support any act of "Taiwan independence."?Malaysia is ready to work with China to deepen strategic communication and?cement political mutual trust; to expand bilateral trade, welcome Chinese companies to invest in Malaysia and work with Malaysian counterparts in the fields of digital economy, green economy and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, and contribute to greater development of both countries; to advance people-to-people exchanges in culture, education and?tourism, and foster understanding and friendship?between?the two peoples; and to carry out civilizational dialogue between?Islam and Confucianism for the sake of human progress. Facing the rise of unilateralism, Malaysia will work closer with China to jointly tackle risks and challenges. ASEAN will not concede to any unilaterally imposed tariffs, and will seek greater strength and maintain economic growth through unity and cooperation. Malaysia highly appreciates China's positive role in international and regional issues. As ASEAN Chair and the Country Coordinator for ASEAN-China?Dialogue Relations, Malaysia will actively promote ASEAN-China cooperation for the benefit of regional peace, stability?and prosperity.After the talks, the two leaders jointly witnessed the exchange of more than 30 bilateral cooperation documents, covering areas such as cooperation on the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, Confucianism-Islam dialogue, the digital economy, trade in services, upgrading of "Two Countries, Twin Parks,"?joint laboratories, artificial?intelligence, railway, intellectual?property rights, export of agricultural?products to China, mutual visa exemption, and giant panda conservation.The two sides issued the Joint Statement Between the People's Republic of China and Malaysia on Building a High-level Strategic China-Malaysia Community with a Shared Future.On the evening of the same day, Prime Minister Anwar hosted a welcoming dinner in honor of President Xi.Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and Wang Xiaohong attended the above activities.
General Secretary and President Xi Jinping General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong Jointly Meet Representatives Attending Chinese and Vietnamese People’s Friendship Meeting
On the morning of April 15, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President Xi Jinping, together with General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) To Lam and President of Viet Nam Luong Cuong, met with representatives attending the Chinese and Vietnamese People's Friendship Meeting at the Hanoi International Convention Center.As the leaders of the two Parties and two countries walked into the meeting hall together, they were met with a warm round of applause from people from all sectors of society who have contributed to China-Viet Nam friendship.President Xi delivered a speech entitled "Championing Good-Neighborliness and Friendship, and Jointly Writing a New Chapter of a Shared Future."President Xi extended cordial greetings to the representatives of both countries attending the event. President Xi pointed out that the foundation, the lifeblood and the source of strength of China-Viet Nam relations lie within the people. From their joint efforts for national salvation during the early revolutionary days, to their unified struggle for national independence and liberation, and to their shared journey toward modernization, the two peoples have always stood together through thick and thin, and jointly written the history of China-Viet Nam friendship.President Xi stressed that the China-Viet Nam friendship took root in the mutual support between the two peoples. They fought shoulder to shoulder for the just cause of national independence and liberation, and created a shared revolutionary legacy that shaped their deep friendship featuring "camaraderie plus brotherhood." The China-Viet Nam friendship blossomed and yielded fruits thanks to the unity and collaboration between the two peoples. Focused on their overarching goals characterized by "six mores," the two sides have firmly supported each other in advancing along the socialist path suited to their national conditions, and kept making new progress in the cause of socialism. The China-Viet Nam friendship was carried forward and elevated through the common pursuit of the two peoples. The two sides have actively implemented the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, resolutely upheld international fairness and justice, and always stood firmly on the right side of history and the side of progress of the times, providing more positive energy to Asia and the world.President Xi pointed out that the people are the creators of history. The support of the two peoples is the solid foundation for building the China-Viet Nam community with a shared future. The future and hope of this endeavor lie in the youth. In the next three years, the Chinese side will invite Vietnamese youth to China on "red study tours," where they will follow in the footsteps of the older generation of leaders of the two Parties and two countries, explore the revolutionary heritage that underpins the bilateral friendship, and experience the dynamism of Chinese modernization, so as to inspire the young people to contribute their strength to the socialist cause of the two countries and to building the China-Viet Nam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.General Secretary To Lam noted the important significance of holding the Chinese and Vietnamese People's Friendship Meeting during General Secretary and President Xi Jinping's historic visit to Viet Nam and as the two countries celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the China-Viet Nam Year of People-to-People Exchanges. Friendship and cooperation have always been the mainstream of Viet Nam-China relations. The Vietnamese side always remembers the selfless support from the Party, government and people of China in Viet Nam's struggle for national independence, reunification, and development. Building the community with a shared future that carries strategic significance marks a new stage of Viet Nam-China relations, and will be an important contribution to the development and progress of humanity. The youth carry the hope for inheriting and developing the long-standing friendship between the two countries. Vietnamese and Chinese youth should shoulder the historic mission and pass on the traditional friendship forged and nurtured by generations of leaders of the two countries; They should actively engage in the program for Vietnamese youth to visit China on "red study tours" to deepen the "camaraderie plus brotherhood" between the two countries; They should uphold a pioneering and innovative spirit, promote unity and cooperation, pursue common development, and step forward as the main driving force in modernizing the two countries.Prior to the event, President Xi, accompanied by General Secretary To Lam and President Luong Cuong, visited a photo exhibition commemorating the 75th anniversary of China-Viet Nam diplomatic ties, reflecting on the cherished moments of friendly exchanges between the two countries.After the event, President Xi, General Secretary To Lam and President Luong Cuong jointly launched the "red study tours" program. President Xi, General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh jointly witnessed the launching ceremony of the China-Viet Nam railway cooperation mechanism.Cai Qi, Wang Yi, Wang Xiaohong attended the above activities.
Xi Jinping Arrives in Kuala Lumpur for a State Visit to Malaysia
On the evening of April 15, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping arrived in Kuala Lumpur by special plane for a state visit to Malaysia at the invitation of King of Malaysia His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim.When he arrived at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport by special plane, Xi Jinping was warmly greeted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Foreign Minister Mohamad bin Haji Hasan, accompanying minister and Minister of Transport Loke Siew Fook and other senior officials. Malaysian children presented flowers to Xi Jinping, while Malaysian teenagers performed dances rich in local traditions, waving the national flags of both China and Malaysia to warmly welcome Xi Jinping's visit.Xi Jinping delivered a written statement and on behalf of the Chinese government and the Chinese people, extended sincere greetings and best wishes to the Malaysian government and the Malaysian people.Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Malaysia are friendly neighbors facing each other across the sea, with a traditional friendship spanning over a thousand years. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations more than half a century ago, the two countries have adhered to mutual respect, equality and win-win cooperation, setting a model for state-to-state relations. In 2023, the two sides reached an important consensus on building a China-Malaysia community with a shared future. Last year, the two countries grandly celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. As major developing countries and members of the Global South, deepening high-level strategic cooperation between China and Malaysia serves the common interests of both countries and is conducive to peace, stability and prosperity in the region and the world at large. Xi Jinping looks forward to taking this visit as an opportunity to further deepen the traditional friendship between the two countries, strengthen political mutual trust between both sides, promote cooperation in modernization endeavors, jointly enhance exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations, and continuously elevate the building of a China-Malaysia community with a shared future to new heights, ushering in a new "Golden 50 Years" for China-Malaysia relations.Cai Qi, Wang Yi, Wang Xiaohong, and other members of the entourage arrived on the same plane.Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing also greeted Xi Jinping at the airport.When Xi Jinping's motorcade drove from the airport to the hotel, personnel of local Chinese-funded enterprises and overseas Chinese students waved the national flags of China and Malaysia on both sides of the road, and held high red banners reading "Warmly Welcome President Xi Jinping's Visit to Malaysia" and "Long Live China-Malaysia Friendship". Overseas Chinese performed lively and festive lion dances to welcome Xi Jinping's visit.
Xi Jinping Bids Farewell to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee To Lam
On the morning of April 15, 2025 local time, as his state visit to Viet Nam was drawing to a close, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President Xi Jinping bid farewell to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee To Lam.Xi Jinping noted that the visit, though brief, was rich in activities and yielded fruitful results. Both sides reaffirmed their political will to jointly strengthen the cause of socialism in the world and expressed their shared expectations to comprehensively advance the strategic cooperation between the two countries towards the overarching goals of "stronger political mutual trust, more substantive security cooperation, deeper practical cooperation, more solid popular foundation, closer coordination and collaboration on multilateral affairs, and better management and resolution of differences". Both sides are? committed to resisting external risks and challenges, safeguarding regional peace and stability, and upholding international fairness and justice. Xi Jinping expressed his full confidence in the prospects for the development of China-Viet Nam relations. Both sides should fully implement the outcomes of this visit and continue to advance the building of a China-Viet Nam community with a shared future.To Lam said that General Secretary and President Xi Jinping's visit has produced fruitful results and that the two sides had in-depth communication on major overarching and strategic issues of common interest and concern and reached a series of important common understandings, which have vigorously promoted the strategic cooperation between the two parties and two countries, enhanced Viet Nam's confidence in overcoming risks and challenges, and elevated the friendship between the two peoples to a new height. Viet Nam will actively implement the outcomes of the visit, work for the continuous development of relations between the two parties and two countries, and create a future of shared prosperity for the two nations.Cai Qi, Wang Yi and Wang Xiaohong, among others, were present.
Xi Jinping Meets with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong
On the morning of April 15, 2025 local time, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President Xi Jinping met with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi.When Xi Jinping arrived, Luong Cuong warmly greeted him at the alighting point of their limo.Xi Jinping extended warm congratulations on the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV), the 80th anniversary of the founding of Viet Nam and the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South. Noting that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of China-Viet Nam diplomatic relations and the China-Viet Nam Year of People-to-People Exchanges, Xi Jinping said over the past 75 years, China-Viet Nam relations have evolved from the traditional friendship featuring "camaraderie plus brotherhood" to a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, setting a good example of friendly mutual assistance, solidarity and cooperation between countries. Standing at a new historical starting point, China is ready to work with Viet Nam to follow the overarching goals characterized by "six mores", namely, stronger political mutual trust, more substantive security cooperation, deeper practical cooperation, more solid popular foundation, closer coordination and collaboration on multilateral affairs, and better management and resolution of differences, strengthen strategic communication, enhance solidarity and coordination, and join hands in advancing their respective modernization processes, so as to write a new chapter of unity, self-strength, mutual benefit and win-win results among socialist countries, and constantly demonstrate the regional and global influence of the China-Viet Nam community with a shared future.Xi Jinping stressed that China and Viet Nam should respond to the external uncertainties with the stability of their friendly cooperation and the superiority of their socialist systems, and propel the ship of the China-Viet Nam community with a shared future to sail along the right course. Politically, the two countries should steer the course forward, maintain high-level strategic communication, strengthen mutual learning on party and state governance, jointly improve the two parties' leadership capability, and work together to promote steady progress on their respective socialist paths. On security, the two countries should forge an anchor of solidarity, and take the upgrade of the "3+3" strategic dialogue on diplomacy, national defense and public security as an opportunity to continue deepening cooperation on defense, law enforcement and security. China supports Viet Nam in preparing for the 14th National Congress of the CPV and safeguarding its national sovereignty, security and development interests. Economically, the two countries should keep a firm grip on the oar of cooperation, seek greater synergy between development strategies, effectively implement the cooperation plan on synergizing the Belt and Road Initiative with the Two Corridors and One Economic Circle strategy, deepen multidimensional connectivity in railways, highways and aviation, ensure stable and unimpeded industrial and supply chains, expand cooperation in emerging fields such as 5G, artificial intelligence and green development, and empower the all-round cooperation between the two countries with new quality productive forces. On people-to-people ties, the two sides should raise the sail of friendship, ensure the success of this year's series of events marking the China-Viet Nam Year of People-to-People Exchanges, implement more "small yet smart" livelihood projects, and make China-Viet Nam friendship more deeply rooted in the hearts of the two peoples through cultural, tourism, media and sub-national exchanges.Xi Jinping pointed out that in recent years, the role of the United Nations has been challenged, as unilateralism has clearly been on the rise and protectionism is making a comeback. Trade wars will undermine the international trading system, the stability of the global economic order and the legitimate interests of all countries in the world, especially developing countries. As important forces in the Global South, China and Viet Nam should strengthen coordination and cooperation, safeguard the international system with the United Nations at its core and the international order based on international law, jointly oppose power politics and unilateralism and fulfill their responsibilities in promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.Luong Cuong described President Xi Jinping's visit to Viet Nam as a historic one, noting that President Xi Jinping and General Secretary To Lam have reached extensive common understandings on deepening Viet Nam-China comprehensive strategic cooperation, which has greatly boosted the political mutual trust between Viet Nam and China, further enhanced the friendship between the two countries featuring "camaraderie plus brotherhood", and provided important strategic guidance for advancing the building of the Viet Nam-China community with a shared future. China has made great achievements in its development under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. The Vietnamese side firmly believes that China will smoothly realize its Second Centenary Goal to build itself into a great modern socialist country that is prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally advanced, harmonious and beautiful, and make greater contributions to peace and development in the region and the world at large. China is a top priority in Viet Nam's foreign relations. The Vietnamese party, state and people attach great importance to developing relations with China, firmly pursue the one-China policy, resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" separatist activities, support China's position on issues related to Xinjiang, Xizang and Hong Kong, and oppose any external forces interfering in China's internal affairs. Viet Nam is ready to maintain high-level exchanges with China, strengthen experience sharing on state governance, elevate the level of practical cooperation, and create more highlights in such fields as interconnectivity, high technology and environmental protection. Viet Nam is also willing to boost people-to-people and cultural exchanges and consolidate the foundation of public support for bilateral relations. Viet Nam stands ready to work with China to strengthen multilateral coordination and cooperation to enhance the international influence of the two countries. Viet Nam is also willing to properly handle differences with China to maintain maritime stability.At noon, Luong Cuong hosted a welcome banquet for Xi Jinping.Cai Qi, Wang Yi and Wang Xiaohong, among others, attended the above events.
May the Ship of China-Malaysia Friendship Sail Toward an Even Brighter Future
H.E. Xi JinpingPresident of the People's Republic of ChinaFor?Sin Chew Daily,?The Star?and?Sinar HarianAt the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, I will soon pay a state visit to Malaysia. This will be my second visit to your beautiful country in 12 years. I look forward to experiencing Malaysia's remarkable progress and transformation in person, and meeting with Malaysian friends to celebrate our friendship and plan for future cooperation.China and Malaysia are friendly neighbors across the sea. The maritime Silk Road stood witness to the millennium-old friendly exchanges between our countries. As a Malay proverb puts it,?air dicincang tidak akan putus, or?"water can't be cut apart." Through the ages, such strong bonds of friendship between our peoples have grown from strength to strength. Over 1,300 years ago, Chinese Buddhist monk Yijing (636-713) of the Tang Dynasty traveled to the Malay Peninsula on his pilgrimage voyage and produced the earliest known written account of the ancient kingdom of Kedah. More than 600 years ago, Chinese navigator and explorer Zheng He (1371-1433) of the Ming Dynasty and his fleet called at Malacca during five of his seven historic expeditions. His visits planted seeds of peace and friendship. To this day, the Sam Po Kong Temple, Bukit Cina, and Princess Hang Li Poh's Well endure as a living testament to the local community's everlasting veneration of the legendary Chinese navigator. Some 80 years ago, when the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression reached a critical juncture, the Nanyang Volunteer Drivers and Mechanics from Malaysia braved immense dangers to reach China's Yunnan Province, and helped keep the Burma Road operational, as it was a vital lifeline of China's wartime supplies. Today this remarkable story of courage still echoes in the hearts of both peoples. As we honor our shared past and embrace the future, our two countries must work together to give fresh momentum to our ship of friendship that has sailed through the long river of history, and ensure that it forges ahead steadily toward brighter horizons.We must keep a firm grip on the strategic helm that guides our ship of friendship.?Fifty-one years ago, breaking through the gloom of the Cold War, leaders of China and Malaysia made the decision to establish diplomatic relations, pioneering a groundbreaking new chapter in relations between China and ASEAN countries. China and Malaysia have since respected each other's development paths while maintaining strategic independence. We have provided mutual support on issues vital to our respective core interests and on our major concerns, setting an exemplary model for two countries to prosper together through mutually beneficial cooperation. In 2023, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and I agreed on building the China-Malaysia community with a shared future. The decision marked a new milestone in the bilateral relations. China and Malaysia must enhance strategic communication, increase mutual political trust, follow through on the Belt and Road cooperation plan between the two governments, strengthen synergy between our development strategies, expand experience sharing on national governance, and promote our bilateral relations through high-standard strategic cooperation.We must expand results-oriented cooperation which serves as the ballast that steadies our ship of friendship.?In 2024, China-Malaysia trade reached US$212 billion, up by nearly 1,000 times the level at the inception of our diplomatic relations. China has been Malaysia's No.1 trading partner for 16 consecutive years. Malaysian durians can now be delivered directly from orchards to Chinese supermarkets within 24 hours, and they are immensely popular among Chinese consumers. To date, the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park has received a total investment of over RMB11 billion yuan, and will create many long-term jobs when all its planned projects are completed with production reaching their designed capacity. Our bilateral cooperation potential is being progressively realized in the digital economy, green development, industrial investment, and transport infrastructure construction. We must deepen mutually beneficial collaboration, advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and strengthen cooperation on industrial and supply chains, with a focus on the digital economy, green economy, blue economy and tourism economy, so as to advance modernization of both countries.We must fuel the engines of people-to-people exchanges to propel our ship of friendship forward.?China and Malaysia have mutually granted visa exemption to each other's nationals. The year 2024 saw nearly 6 million mutual visits between the two countries, which exceeded the pre-COVID level. "Malaysia, truly Asia," the tourism promotional ad that highlights the unique charm of Malaysia's culture, history and landscape, has inspired numerous Chinese tourists to visit Malaysia for leisure vacations or sightseeing. More and more Malaysian tourists are traveling to China to appreciate its historical legacy and experience its contemporary vibe. I hope our peoples will visit each other as often as family. Our two countries must promote people-to-people and cultural exchanges so as to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between our two peoples, especially the younger generation.We must harness the momentum of collaboration at the multilateral level.?China and Malaysia are both major developing countries in the Asia-Pacific. We are also emerging market economies and members of the Global South. We have similar positions on safeguarding international fairness and justice and on advancing open and inclusive development. We have maintained close collaboration within multilateral mechanisms, including East Asia cooperation, APEC, and the United Nations. China welcomes Malaysia as a BRICS partner country. Its inclusion in the organization aligns with the historic trend of the Global South's pursuit of solidarity-driven collective advancement and serves the common interests of developing countries. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the 80th anniversary of the founding of the U.N., and the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference. As we honor these milestones, our two countries must strengthen mutual cooperation in international and regional affairs, and champion the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and the Bandung Spirit. We must uphold the U.N.-centered international system and the international order underpinned by international law, and promote fairer and more equitable global governance. We must uphold the multilateral trading system, keep global industrial and supply chains stable, and maintain an international environment of openness and cooperation.As a community with a shared future, China and Malaysia share the smooth times and the rough, stand united in peace and crisis, and thrive and endure together. "Share weal and woe," a popular proverb in both countries, defines the very essence of such a relationship. We must stay ahead of the times, surge forward with unyielding resolve, and jointly build a brighter future of development, growth, and prosperity.Having weathered storms of the times, the friendly relations and cooperation between China and ASEAN countries have emerged stronger and more resilient. China was the first ASEAN dialogue partner to accede to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, and the first to establish a free trade area and a comprehensive strategic partnership with ASEAN. China-ASEAN cooperation is the most results-oriented and productive in the region. China and ASEAN pulled together in solidarity in response to multiple challenges, such as the Asian financial crisis, the global financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the growing headwinds against economic globalization. Our bilateral cooperation is more robust than ever. In 2024, China-ASEAN trade exceeded US$980 billion, making us each other's largest trading partner for five consecutive years. The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Negotiations have substantially concluded. More and more premium specialty products from ASEAN countries are now finding their way into millions of Chinese families, while Chinese literary works, animations, films, and TV productions are increasingly captivating audiences in ASEAN countries with the rich tapestry of Chinese culture and the warm pulse of contemporary life in China.China firmly supports ASEAN unity and community-building, and supports ASEAN centrality in the regional architecture. China fully supports Malaysia in its role as the ASEAN Chair for 2025 and looks forward to Malaysia serving as a stronger bridge between the two sides as the Country Coordinator for China-ASEAN Dialogue Relations. Through its modernization, China is striving to build itself into a great modern socialist country in all respects, and advancing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts. Chinese modernization follows a path of peaceful development. China will promote global peace, development and shared prosperity with other countries through mutually beneficial cooperation. The Chinese economy is built on a solid foundation, with multiple strengths, high resilience, and vast potential for growth. The core conditions supporting its long-term positive growth remain firmly in place, with the underlying upward trend unchanged. China has set its target for economic growth at around five percent for 2025. We will continue to pursue high-quality development, expand high-standard opening up, share development opportunities with other countries, and bring greater stability and certainty to the regional and global economy.?Unity brings strength, and cooperation leads to mutual success. China will work with Malaysia and other ASEAN countries to combat the undercurrents of geopolitical and camp-based confrontation, as well as the countercurrents of unilateralism and protectionism, in keeping with the historical trend of peace and development. We must brave the waves ahead and advance the high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future, and jointly build a stronger China-ASEAN community with a shared future.
Xi Jinping Meets with Chairman of the National Assembly of Viet Nam Tran Thanh Man
On the evening of April 14, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping met with Chairman of the National Assembly of Viet Nam Tran Thanh Man at the headquarters of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee.Xi Jinping noted that his state visit to Viet Nam once again gave him an opportunity to witness the new achievements in Viet Nam's cause of renovation and personally experience the profound foundation of China-Viet Nam friendship. At present, China is comprehensively advancing the building of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization, and Viet Nam will usher in a new era of national rise. Both sides are at a crucial stage of their respective development and revitalization. Facing an international landscape fraught with changes and turbulence, China and Viet Nam should strengthen confidence in their paths and systems, enhance solidarity and coordination, continue to deepen the building of a China-Viet Nam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, join hands to march toward modernization, and inject more stability and positive energy into the world.Xi Jinping stressed that both China and Viet Nam are socialist countries led by a communist party, and the political direction is crucial to the future of the parties and countries, as well as the success of their causes. The top leaders of the two parties and countries should exchange views on bilateral relations and major issues of common concern in a timely manner, continue to build consensus, enhance mutual trust and steer the course steadily, so as to ensure the steady progress of China-Viet Nam relations. It is necessary to continue to maintain counterpart exchanges and cooperation between the two parties, legislative bodies and political consultative organizations, and to deepen the sharing of governance experience. The two sides should take the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Viet Nam and the China-Viet Nam Year of People-to-People Exchanges as an opportunity to carry forward the "red gene" and make good use of the revolutionary resources to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples, especially the young generation, and strengthen the friendly bond between the two countries.Noting that the frequent exchanges and interactions and fruitful cooperation results between China's National People's Congress (NPC) and Viet Nam's National Assembly, Xi Jinping said the two countries' legislatures should make more efforts to strengthen traditional friendship, ensure the implementation of practical cooperation and enhance multilateral coordination, carry out exchanges on the development of socialist democracy and rule of law in their respective countries, and continuously enrich the substance of a China-Viet Nam community with a shared future.Tran Thanh Man said that Viet Nam and China, connected by mountains and rivers, have forged a sincere friendship featuring "camaraderie plus brotherhood" under the careful nurturing of successive leaders of the two parties and countries, and the two sides have maintained long-standing friendly relations. General Secretary Xi Jinping's visit fully demonstrates the importance attached by the CPC, the country and the Chinese people to Viet Nam-China relations. General secretaries of the two parties have provided important strategic guidance on advancing the building of a Viet Nam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, which will open a new chapter in Viet Nam-China relations. Viet Nam's National Assembly warmly congratulated China on successfully convening the Two Sessions and looked forward to conducting close communication and cooperation with China's NPC, earnestly implementing the important common understandings reached between the top leaders of the two parties and countries, and making positive contributions to the common prosperity and development of the two countries and friendship between the two peoples.Cai Qi, Wang Yi and Wang Xiaohong, among others, were present.
Xi Jinping Meets with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh
On the evening of April 14, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the headquarters of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee.Xi Jinping noted that under the leadership of the CPV and the Vietnamese government, Viet Nam has achieved political and social stability, and made impressive achievements in its cause of Doi Moi (renovation), while its international status is increasing, for which China feels rejoiced. Both China and Viet Nam shoulder the historical mission of realizing national rejuvenation and accelerating state development. The two countries should forge a strong sense of a community with a shared future, and deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation, so as to serve their respective modernization processes, and ensure that the outcomes of the building of a China-Viet Nam community with a shared future better benefit the two peoples.Xi Jinping stressed that the two sides should strengthen the strategic coordination and consolidate the political foundation for building a China-Viet Nam community with a shared future. The two sides should intensify high-level exchanges, strengthen strategic communication, and jointly oppose hegemonism, unilateralism and protectionism. The two sides should follow through on the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, so as to jointly defend international fairness and justice, and safeguard peace, stability, development and prosperity in Asia and the world at large.The two sides should promote high-quality development to provide solid strategic support for the two countries' joint march toward modernization. China and Viet Nam should give full play to their geographical advantages of being connected by land and sea, strengthen the synergy of development strategies and tap into the potential of industrial cooperation. The two countries should steadily advance cooperation in infrastructure development, enhance connectivity and ensure a smooth flow of trade. The two countries should expand and strengthen cooperation in traditional areas such as trade and investment, and expand cooperation in emerging industries such as 5G, artificial intelligence, clean energy and digital economy. The two sides should firmly uphold the multilateral trading regime, and work together to push for an economic globalization that is more open, inclusive, balanced and beneficial to all.The two sides should deepen people-to-people and cultural cooperation and promote China-Viet Nam friendship. The two sides should ensure the success of a series of activities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of China-Viet Nam diplomatic relations and the China-Viet Nam Year of People-to-People Exchanges, so as to tell revolutionary stories of China-Viet Nam friendship, as well as stories of bilateral mutually beneficial cooperation and their joint pursuit of modernization. The two sides should carry out more projects that enjoy public support, reflect popular priorities and improve people's livelihoods.Pham Minh Chinh said that President Xi Jinping's state visit to Viet Nam is the most important high-level exchange between the two countries this year. This is a great, joyous event in Viet Nam-China relations and of historic significance, and will surely lead Viet Nam-China relations to achieve greater development and inject strong impetus into bilateral cooperation.Pham Minh Chinh said that since President Xi Jinping's visit to Viet Nam in 2023, the strategic mutual trust between the two countries has been further enhanced, practical cooperation has achieved significant progress and the friendship between the two peoples has deepened increasingly. Viet Nam attaches great importance to its relations with China and is determined to firmly promote the building of a Viet Nam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance. Viet Nam sincerely congratulates China on its tremendous development achievements and supports China's sustained development and growth. Pham Minh Chinh expressed the hope to learn from China's experience in the governance of the party and the country, its spirit of self-reliance and strength, and its development philosophy and model. Viet Nam looks forward to strengthening cooperation with China in areas including economy, trade, investment, connectivity, science and technology, as well as finance to enhance economic vitality and growth drivers, so as to jointly cope with risks and challenges. Viet Nam looks forward to the successful activities of the Viet Nam-China Year of People-to-People Exchanges, strengthening personnel exchanges and sub-national cooperation, and enhancing the friendship between the two peoples. Viet Nam also looks forward to strengthening cooperation with China in international and regional affairs to maintain strategic focus in the complex and volatile international situation and jointly safeguard multilateralism and the international order.Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and Wang Xiaohong, among others, were present.
