Officials, political leaders, and scholars from China and Malaysia called for deeper exchanges on governance and public policy on July 10, saying mutual learning will strengthen bilateral cooperation and contribute to regional development amid growing global uncertainties.
The symposium, themed "Promoting Exchanges on Governance and Advancing Common Development between China and Malaysia", was hosted by the Chinese embassy in Malaysia and organized by the Malaysia Friends of Silk Road Club. Representatives from government, political parties, academia, and business attended the event. This year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China.
In a keynote speech, Chinese Ambassador Ouyang Yujing pointed out that China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) and Malaysia's 13th Malaysia Plan share similar development philosophies and offer broad opportunities for cooperation.
He underscored that China remains committed to respecting every country's independent development path, stressing that it neither seeks to import foreign models nor export its own, but instead advocates mutual respect, exchanges of experience, and shared development.
Malaysia's Senate President Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah stressed that governance dialogue has become increasingly important as countries face rapid technological transformation and geopolitical changes. Strong institutions, respect for the constitution, the rule of law, and public trust are the foundations of effective governance, he said, adding that good governance is never a finished achievement, but a continuous pursuit, enriched through learning and strengthened through cooperation.
