The 15th Malaysia–China Entrepreneurs Conference was recently held at the Guiyang International Eco-Conference Center, Guizhou Province. Entrepreneurs, industry representatives, and heads of relevant institutions from Malaysia, China, and other countries and regions gathered to engage in in-depth discussions under the theme “Exploring Colourful Guizhou, Creating a New Chapter in Malaysia-China Cooperation.” Key topics included overseas expansion of enterprises, trade connectivity, cultural and tourism integration, as well as big data and technology-driven development

The conference was jointly organized by the Malaysia–China Chamber of Commerce and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Guizhou Sub-Council (Expo Affairs Bureau of Guizhou Province), attracting a large number of enterprise representatives from Malaysia and various parts of China. Through an opening ceremony, high-level forums, and thematic matchmaking activities, the event continued to promote pragmatic cooperation between Malaysian and Chinese enterprises across broader fields and at deeper levels.

The conference was jointly organized by the Malaysia–China Chamber of Commerce and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Guizhou Sub-Council (Expo Affairs Bureau of Guizhou Province), attracting a large number of enterprise representatives from Malaysia and various parts of China. Through an opening ceremony, high-level forums, and thematic matchmaking activities, the event continued to promote pragmatic cooperation between Malaysian and Chinese enterprises across broader fields and at deeper levels.

At the conference, YB Teo Nie Ching, Deputy Minister of Communications of Malaysia, said that Malaysia–China friendship has a long history. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1974, bilateral ties have continued to deepen, with China remaining Malaysia’s largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years. “Malaysia’s stable political and economic environment, multicultural society, and pool of multilingual talent make it an important bridge and springboard for Chinese enterprises seeking to ‘go global’ and expand into the Southeast Asian market,” she said. She added that the implementation of the mutual visa-free policy has further facilitated people-to-people exchanges and created more favorable conditions for trade and investment cooperation.

Loo Kok Seong, President of the Malaysia–China Chamber of Commerce, said that amid growing uncertainty in the global business environment, it is necessary for Malaysian and Chinese enterprises to further strengthen strategic collaboration. “Venturing overseas together and pursuing coordinated development will become an important pathway for enterprises to mitigate risks and expand markets,” he noted.

On cultural and tourism cooperation, Chua Choon Hwa, Deputy Secretary-General of Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, said that China has long been one of Malaysia’s most important sources of tourists. He pointed out that approximately four million Chinese tourists visited Malaysia in 2024, with significant room for further growth. This presents broad prospects for cooperation in jointly developing tourism products, investing in tourism infrastructure, and expanding diversified and distinctive tourism sectors.

At the opening ceremony, Zhang Ronghua, Vice President of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and President of the China Association of Women Entrepreneurs, said that Malaysia–China cooperation is built on a strong foundation. China women entrepreneurs have been actively involved in areas such as cross-border digital cooperation, integration of specialty industries, and cultural exchanges, continuously injecting new momentum into bilateral cooperation. She said that in the future, the association will deepen industrial cooperation with Malaysian partners in fields such as big data, artificial intelligence, and green energy, and share development opportunities.

During the flag handover ceremony, the China organizing committee of the 15th Malaysia–China Entrepreneurs Conference passed the conference flag to representatives of the Malaysia–China Chamber of Commerce for the next session of the event. Participants noted that this conference provided an important platform for Malaysian and Chinese enterprises to deepen exchanges and expand cooperation, and will further promote mutually beneficial and win-win outcomes in economic, technological, and people-to-people cooperation between the two countries.