Participants gather for the "Jom! Malaysia-China 2026 Run" on July 26, 2026. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
More than 5,000 people took part in the "Jom! Malaysia-China 2026 Run" in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, on July 26, celebrating the 52nd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China through sports and cultural exchanges.
Organized by the Malaysia-China Friendship Association Sabah, the event brought together participants from diverse ethnic communities, Chinese-invested and local enterprises, government agencies, schools and social organizations.
The 7-kilometer run started from Padang Merdeka and followed the scenic Likas Bay coastal road. Families, students and corporate teams joined the event, highlighting Sabah's multicultural harmony and long-standing people-to-people ties with China.
A photo exhibition marking the anniversary was held alongside the run, showcasing the development of bilateral cooperation since diplomatic relations were established in 1974. The exhibition featured milestones in trade, investment, education, culture, tourism and subnational exchanges.
