In a lively roundtable event co-hosted by CGTN and Bernama TV, leaders, experts, and cultural icons gathered in Kuala Lumpur to toast 50 years of China-Malaysia relations. From booming trade partnerships to viral cultural mashups (hello, ‘dragon dance meets silat martial arts’!), the dialogue highlighted how these two nations are rewriting the playbook on global collaboration.
Belt & Road: More Than Just Roads
The Belt and Road Initiative took center stage, with speakers praising Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link and smart-city projects. \"It’s not just infrastructure—it’s about connecting futures,\" said one panelist, sparking cheers for ASEAN’s digital economy boom.
Culture Collabs & Durian Diplomacy
Foodies, rejoice! The roundtable even sweetened the deal with talks of durian exports and co-produced films. With over 1,200 Malaysian students now in China, youth-driven exchanges are fueling TikTok-worthy crossovers in music and art.
As geopolitical storms rage elsewhere, this golden anniversary proves that trust and creativity can build bridges—literally and figuratively.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com