On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi met with Raja Dato' Nushirwan bin Zainal Abidin, director-general of Malaysia's National Security Council, in Beijing for the second China–Malaysia Bilateral Dialogue on the Management of Maritime Issues.
During the talks, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, stressed the importance of safeguarding the fruits of victory in World War Two, warning against any attempt to “turn back the wheel of history.”
Against the backdrop of evolving regional dynamics, Wang highlighted plans to align the Chinese mainland’s upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan with Malaysia’s 13th Malaysia Plan. Both sides pledged to step up high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, focusing on infrastructure projects such as the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) and the Two Countries, Twin Parks initiative.
Looking beyond traditional sectors, the dialogue also put emerging areas such as the digital economy, artificial intelligence and new energy at the forefront. Recent data shows AI investment from the Chinese mainland rose by 30% year-on-year, while Malaysia’s renewable sector attracted over $5 billion in foreign capital this year—underscoring the potential for joint innovation hubs and startup exchanges.
For young entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts across G20 nations, these agreements signal wider market openings and cross-border collaboration opportunities. As Malaysia and the Chinese mainland deepen political and security cooperation, this maritime corridor could become a model for sustainable trade and digital connectivity.
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Chinese top diplomat calls for safeguarding fruits of WWII victory
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