Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, greets people at a welcome banquet hosted by Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar on Wednesday in Kuala Lumpur, after their meeting at the National Palace. HUANG JINGWEN/XINHUA
Xi lauds fruitful results of ties with Malaysia
Beijing and Kuala Lumpur agreed on Wednesday to jointly build a high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future by enhancing political mutual trust, deepening practical cooperation and expanding cultural exchanges, as the two countries usher in a new "Golden 50 Years" for bilateral ties.
BRI railway to better link Malaysia
Zurainda Moon, a middle-aged fruit farmer in Gombak in Selangor, Malaysia, is looking forward to the scheduled launch of the East Coast Rail Link, or ECRL, a flagship project under the Belt and Road Initiative. One of the railway segments being built is not far from his home and will ease the transport of his durian crops, he said.
CIIE strengthens ties with neighbors
China cherishes its friendships with neighboring countries, adhering to the principles of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness. The China International Import Expo embodies these values, promoting win-win cooperation with Southeast Asian neighbors including Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia.
Bilateral trade helps China-Malaysia ties
As regional economic integration and the Belt and Road Initiative continue to expand, trade cooperation between China and Malaysia is experiencing robust momentum. From infrastructure and agriculture to bilateral trade and industrial collaboration, the two countries are entering a new stage of multifaceted and high-level engagement, according to officials and trade analysts from both sides.
SHANGHAI LEADS CHINA'S BASIC RESEARCH DOMINANCE
Shanghai's leading role in ensuring China's global preeminence in basic scientific research got off to a stellar start this year, with four major papers published in a single issue of the prestigious journal Cell in late January.
PEAK RACE
The number of climbing permits for Qomolangma, or Mount Everest in the West, have already surpassed 120 in the first week of April — twice as fast as last year — indicating the potential for another record-breaking season on the world's tallest peak.
Lawsuits filed against cancellation of visas
Zhuo'er Chen is a student pursuing a master's degree in architecture at the University of California, Berkeley. She is set to graduate next month. However, her student visa was suddenly terminated by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, on April 8.
E-commerce helps take bite out of duties
Chinese e-commerce platforms have taken steps to help the country's exporters sell their products at home, expand sales channels and alleviate inventory pressures, as part of a broader push to hedge against the impact of United States' tariff hikes and expand domestic demand.
China-Malaysia cooperation can reinforce the storm resilience of Southeast Asia
The warm reception given to President Xi Jinping during his trip to Southeast Asia speaks volumes of the region's readiness to work with China to build a neighborhood community with a shared future.
Rekindling the Bandung Spirit
As the world commemorates the 70th anniversary of the historic Bandung Conference, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the enduring relevance of the Bandung Spirit in today's complex geopolitical landscape. Held in April 1955 in Bandung, Indonesia, the conference brought together 29 Asian and African nations, many of which were newly independent states emerging from the shadows of colonialism.
Welcoming the world
Noel Su Nuoyi, a Spanish social media influencer with over 3 million followers on short-video platforms like Douyin, says an unexpected encounter with an android charmed his mother when she visited China following its recent visa relaxations for inbound visitors.
Unlocking Greek mythology
In Crete, the birthplace of the Greek god Zeus, legendary architect Daedalus was inspired to create a labyrinth beside the rolling waves of the Aegean Sea.
