Kuala Lumpur:Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia, Yao Wen, has committed to enhancing the bilateral ties between China and Malaysia, with a focus on economic collaboration, emerging technologies, and people-to-people interactions.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, during his written address upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Yao emphasized his dedication to transforming the agreements made by leaders of both nations into practical measures, particularly in infrastructure, trade, artificial intelligence, and semiconductors. Yao, 53, who arrived from Beijing, succeeds Ouyang Yujing and was welcomed by representatives from the Foreign Ministry's Protocol and Consular Department.
Yao outlined four key priorities aimed at advancing cooperation and fostering a closer bond between the two countries. Firstly, he stressed the importance of bolstering political mutual trust and consolidating the longstanding friendship between China and Malaysia. He highlighted China's efforts in national rejuvenation through modernization and Malaysia's strategic progress under the Malaysia MADANI vision as opportunities for mutual support and deepening strategic trust.
On the economic front, Yao advocated for the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative, focusing on strengthening cooperation in traditional sectors such as infrastructure and trade, and exploring opportunities in AI and semiconductors. He also emphasized the necessity of deepening people-to-people exchanges, leveraging the mutual visa-free policy, and the opportunities provided by Visit Malaysia Year 2026 to enhance cooperation in education, culture, healthcare, tourism, and sub-national exchanges.
Yao expressed his hope for successful Confucian-Islamic Civilisational Dialogues to further mutual understanding. Furthermore, he called for stronger multilateral coordination to promote international fairness and justice, advocating for an international system centered around the United Nations and amplifying the voice of the Global South for a more equitable global governance system.
Yao concluded by expressing his commitment to building on the work of his predecessors, fostering dialogue, sharing insights, and pooling wisdom to strengthen bilateral ties and bring prosperity to the peoples of both nations for future generations.