Global businesses and academics are buzzing after Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Malaysia, which coincided with the 5th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Hainan. The trip has supercharged cross-border optimism, with Malaysian entrepreneurs calling it "a game-changer for regional trade."
🏢 At the expo, Malaysia's University Geomatika staff marveled at the event's massive scale, telling us: "Seeing our National Pavilion thrive here makes us proud!" The expo attracted thousands of international exhibitors, proving its rep as Asia’s emerging trade hub.
🍯 Malaysian food giant GPR Food’s Patrick Ku praised China’s "business-ready vibe," while Diamond Lim, a key player in Malaysia’s bird’s nest industry, highlighted Xi’s visit as "historic" for boosting niche exports. "China’s appetite for our products could redefine bilateral trade," he said, nodding to 50+ years of China-Malaysia diplomatic ties.
💡 With China’s consumer market valued at trillions, Malaysian firms are seizing opportunities—from premium snacks to sustainable tech. As one expo attendee put it: "Collaboration is the new currency."
