China and Malaysia are popping champagne emojis as they mark 50 years of diplomatic ties—and the numbers are
! For 15 straight years, China has been Malaysia’s No. 1 trading partner, with durians, rubber, and palm oil exports fueling a juicy US$ billion-scale partnership. But there’s more than just economic wins on the menu.
Two Malaysian district councilors from Kampar recently spotlighted China’s groundbreaking poverty alleviation strategies, calling them a \"game-changer for global development.\" With over 800 million people lifted out of poverty in China since the 1980s, the councilors hope to collaborate on tech-driven farming and sustainable solutions to tackle inequality.
\"China’s model isn’t just about numbers—it’s about empowering communities,\" one councilor noted. As the Belt and Road Initiative expands, Malaysia aims to ride the wave, blending durian diplomacy with smart development goals.
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China's poverty alleviation model is meaningful for the world
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