Xi Jinping Meets with Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni
On the afternoon of April 17, 2025 local time, Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh.When Xi Jinping arrived by limo, Norodom Sihamoni warmly greeted him at the alighting point of his limo. The honor guards lined up on both sides of a red carpet.Noting that Cambodia has recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of King Norodom Sihamoni's enthronement and the Khmer New Year, Xi Jinping said he is delighted to visit the beautiful Cambodia at the invitation of King Norodom Sihamoni, extending his heartfelt New Year greetings to the Cambodian people. Xi Jinping said that Cambodia's national development is thriving, and he believes that under the blessings of King Norodom Sihamoni, the hardworking and intelligent Cambodian people will surely build an even more prosperous and stronger nation.Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Cambodia share a millennia-old friendship, with their people having always striven together and thrived together. Regardless of changes in the international landscape, China and Cambodia have stood by each other in good faith and with mutual assistance, offering unwavering support on issues related to each other's core interests and major concerns. China and Cambodia set a model for equality, sincerity, mutual trust, and mutually beneficial cooperation for win-win results between countries of different sizes. China and Cambodia have always been at the forefront of building a community with a shared future for mankind, bringing tangible benefits to the Cambodian people.Xi Jinping stressed that China values its friendship with the Cambodian royal family, and spoke highly of the important contributions made by the Cambodian royal family to the cause of China-Cambodia friendship over the years. Under the new circumstances, China and Cambodia should cherish and carry forward the ironclad friendship between the two countries jointly forged by the elder generation of Chinese leaders and King Father Norodom Sihanouk, enrich the China-Cambodia community with a shared future with the features of the new era, serve the development of their respective countries and the well-being of their people, and make greater contributions to building a community with a shared future with neighboring countries and promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. China firmly supports Cambodia in safeguarding stability, accelerating growth and improving people's well-being, and in following a development path that suits its national conditions. As China advances modernization at home, it will create more opportunities for Cambodia and other neighboring countries and write a splendid chapter of China-Cambodia all-weather community with a shared future for the new era.Norodom Sihamoni, on behalf of the Cambodian royal family, Senate, government, and people, warmly welcomed President Xi Jinping's visit. Norodom Sihamoni said the friendship between Cambodia and China was forged and cultivated by the elder generation of leaders of the two countries. With the joint efforts of both sides, cooperation in various fields has become increasingly close and the building of a community with a shared future has been continuously deepened, with progress being made every month and tangible results achieved year after year. The Cambodian side firmly abides by the one-China principle, highly appreciates the three major global initiatives put forth by President Xi Jinping and appreciates the huge development opportunities brought to Cambodia via the Belt and Road cooperation. President Xi Jinping's visit is a historic one, which will deepen the ironclad friendship between the two countries, enrich the Diamond Hexagon cooperation framework and take Cambodia-China relations to a new level. Cambodia is also willing to enhance coordination and cooperation with China within such multilateral mechanisms as ASEAN-China Cooperation and Lancang-Mekong Cooperation, and jointly promote regional peace, stability and prosperity.Norodom Sihamoni presented the National Order of Independence - Grand Collar to Xi Jinping.Norodom Sihamoni said President Xi Jinping holds special friendly feelings towards Cambodia and has made outstanding contributions to promoting the development of Cambodia-China relations, adding that Xi Jinping is a great friend of Cambodia. He expressed the belief that under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, China will achieve greater development accomplishments and play a more important role in international and regional affairs.Xi Jinping said this medal fully demonstrates Cambodia's high regard for developing China-Cambodia relations and carries the deep friendship of the Cambodian people towards the Chinese people. This honor belongs not only to him personally, but also to all the friendly people who have cultivated and contributed to the friendship between China and Cambodia.In the evening, Norodom Sihamoni held a welcome banquet for Xi Jinping.Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and Wang Xiaohong, among others, attended the above events.
Xi Jinping Arrives in Phnom Penh for a State Visit to Cambodia
On the morning of April 17, 2025?local time, President Xi Jinping arrived in Phnom Penh?by special plane for a state visit to Cambodia at the invitation of King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia.When he arrived at the Phnom Penh International Airport by special plane, Xi Jinping was warmly greeted by King Norodom Sihamoni, along with?Prince Norodom Chakrapong, Princess Norodom Arunrasmy, and other members of the royal family, as well as by President of the People's Party?and President of?the Senate?Samdech Techo Hun Sen, First Vice President of the National Assembly?Cheam Yeap, and five Deputy Prime Ministers including?Kuy Sophal, Prak Sokhonn, Hang Chuon Naron, Sar Sokha, and Hun Many.?The honor guards lined up?on both?sides?of the red carpet. Princess Norodom?Jenna of the Cambodian royal family presented Xi Jinping with a jasmine flower garland, while young women scattered?flower petals?onto the red carpet.Norodom Sihamoni held a grand welcome ceremony for Xi Jinping at the airport.As the two heads of state stepped onto the stand, the military band played the national anthems of China and?Cambodia. Accompanied by Norodom Sihamoni,?Xi Jinping reviewed the guard?of honor.?The two heads of state shook hands and exchanged greetings with each other's accompanying officials.Hundreds of local people waved the national flags of both countries and held red banners reading "Long live Cambodia-China Friendship, Unity, and Cooperation!"?to warmly welcome Xi Jinping's visit.Xi Jinping made?a written statement, extending his best New Year wishes?to the Cambodian government and people on the occasion of?the Khmer New Year.Xi Jinping pointed out that the China-Cambodia relationship was?forged?and carefully nurtured by the elder generation of leaders from both countries. It has withstood the test of the evolving?international landscape?and remains as solid as a rock. The two countries?took the lead in?building a bilateral community with a shared future and?launching?the Belt and Road cooperation. The two countries have supported each other?in maintaining the stability of their respective countries and promoting development and prosperity.?The?two sides?have also worked in solidarity and cooperation?to defend international fairness and justice, setting an example for building a new type of international relations and contributing to the building of a community with a shared future for?mankind. Xi Jinping looks forward to renewing?friendship and seeking?development with Cambodian leaders?to?continuously enrich the "Diamond Hexagon"?cooperation framework, deepen strategic coordination,?bring more benefits to the peoples of both countries, and?inject more positive energy into the peace and stability of the region and the world?at large.Cai Qi, Wang Yi, Wang Xiaohong, and other members of the entourage arrived on the same plane.Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin also greeted Xi Jinping at the airport.When Xi Jinping's motorcade drove from the airport to the hotel, the national flags of China and?Cambodia?fluttered in the wind. More than 20,000 local people?as well as?representatives from overseas Chinese, Chinese-funded?enterprises, and Chinese?students gathered on both sides of the road, waving the national flags of China and Cambodia and holding photos of the two countries' leaders?to?warmly welcome?Xi Jinping's visit.
Together We Strive, Together We Thrive:?Toward a Stable and Sustainable?China-Cambodia Community with a Shared Future in the New Era
H.E. Xi JinpingH.E. Xi JinpingPresident of the People's Republic of ChinaFor Cambodian pressI am very happy to visit Cambodia on the occasion of the Khmer New Year. For me, it feels like going to the home of a good friend. I wish to extend my warmest New Year greetings to our brothers and sisters in Cambodia. This is my second visit to your country in nine years. I sincerely hope this visit will spearhead progress in building a China-Cambodia community with a shared future.?Our community with a shared future is deeply rooted in the historic legacy of good-neighborly relations.?Thanks to our geographical proximity, our friendly exchange spans two millennia of our shared history. During China's Tang Dynasty (618-907), members of Chenla's royal family visited China's then capital city of Chang'an, where they were warmly received as?Binhan, meaning "guest of honor." In the following centuries, the ties between the two nations grew ever stronger and closer. Chinese ceramics and lacquerware were shipped to Cambodia via the maritime silk road, while Cambodian spices, raw silk and other specialty products were highly popular among Chinese people, as evidenced by the Bayon Temple bas-reliefs, which capture the vibrant trade that flourished between the two countries in history. Many renowned Cambodian monks travelled to China to spread Buddhist teachings and scriptures.?The Customs of Cambodia, a book written by Chinese diplomat Zhou Daguan of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), is an important literature for studies of Cambodian history. The great Chinese and Khmer civilizations have flourished together, inspiring each other through centuries.?Our community with a shared future is defined by our mutual commitment to friendship and righteousness.?The friendship was forged by His Majesty Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk and Chairman Mao Zedong, Premier Zhou Enlai, among the elder generations of Chinese leaders. Seventy years ago, His Majesty Samdech Preah Sihanouk and Premier Zhou met at the Bandung Conference and immediately bonded like old friends. Defying all odds, Cambodia established diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China in 1958. China stood steadfastly with Cambodia in its just struggle against foreign invasion and for national sovereignty and independence. Together, the two countries have shared the rough times and the smooth and consistently supported each other in times of need. His Majesty Samdech Preah Sihanouk lived in China for nearly 40 years, embracing China as his home away from home. He had written and composed many songs in tribute to the China-Cambodia friendship, such as?Nostalgia of China. His songs are still widely sung today. His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni and Her Majesty Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk visit China almost every year. We have met many times, sharing warm conversations about our families and life. In 2020, I presented Her Majesty Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk with the Friendship Medal of the People's Republic of China. This deeply meaningful medal embodies the profound friendship of the Chinese people toward the people of Cambodia. Upon the outbreak of COVID-19, the pandemic of the century, the then Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen braved the snow and wind to visit Beijing. China dispatched medical teams to provide emergency assistance to Cambodia. The two countries provided each other with a large amount of medical supplies. In the face of complex regional and international developments, we support each other in safeguarding our respective core interests, and work together to uphold international fairness and justice. Our two nations have forged an ironclad friendship.?Our community with a shared future is powered by equality and mutual benefit.?For many years, China has been Cambodia's largest trading partner and largest source of investment, and our industrial and supply chain cooperation has continued to deepen. Thanks to the China-Cambodia free trade agreement, premium agricultural products from Cambodia, including banana, mango and longan, are finding their way into Chinese households. The Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, developed through China-Cambodia cooperation, has drawn more than 200 international companies to establish operations, laying a solid groundwork for Cambodia's industrial modernization. China-supported infrastructure projects, such as Cambodia's first expressway, first viaduct across a river valley, largest power plant and largest stadium, have brought the Cambodian people tangible benefits and strongly bolstered the long-term development of the country. Chinese experts have helped formulate Cambodia's modern agricultural development plans on the basis of their extensive field trips in the country. The China-Cambodia Diamond Hexagon cooperation has boosted Cambodia's development.Our community with a shared future is founded upon inclusiveness and mutual learning.?Over the past 30 years, China has sent many experts across diverse fields—including archaeology, geological exploration, cultural heritage, history, architecture and the arts—who have dedicated themselves to the restoration of Chau Say Tevoda Temple, Ta Keo Temple and the ancient Royal Palace of Angkor. They have helped bring renewed splendor to the Angkor legacy, a gem of human civilizations. More and more Chinese tourists are travelling to Cambodia to experience its rich history and culture while more and more Cambodian friends are learning Chinese to better appreciate the charm of the time-honored Chinese civilization and understand Chinese modernization. Over the years, with Chinese assistance, a number of friendship roads have been built and clean water-pumping wells drilled to improve the well-being of local people. The project of the China-Cambodia Friendship Poverty Alleviation Demonstration Village is completed. Thanks to the treatment by traditional Chinese medicine teams, a hearing-impaired girl articulated "Mama" for the first time, and a wheelchair user got back on his feet.For nearly half a century, Asia has enjoyed overall peace and stability and rapid economic growth, creating the Asian miracle in the history of global development. As changes unseen in a century accelerate, Asia now stands at a new starting point of collective rise. Consistently following the principle of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness and the policy of developing friendship and partnership with neighboring countries, China will deepen friendship and cooperation with them, extend the benefits of Chinese modernization to them, and work with them to jointly uphold regional peace and stability and to advance modernization in Asia.As important members of the big Asian family, China and Cambodia must ride the tide of history and heed our people's aspirations. We must strive together and thrive together. We must act as pioneers and pacesetters in translating the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative from vision into reality. We must work together to promote the steady and sustained progress in building the China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era.—Let us bring our mutual political trust to a higher level.?We should maintain frequent high-level exchanges and draw up a strategic blueprint for the China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era. China firmly supports Cambodia in independently choosing a development path that suits its own conditions, in safeguarding its national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, and in playing a greater role on the international stage. To jointly safeguard our political security, we should strengthen communication on matters of strategic importance such as foreign policy and national defense, and resolutely oppose any attempts by external forces to interfere in our internal affairs, sow discord or undermine China-Cambodia friendship.—Let us expand our mutually beneficial cooperation of higher quality.?We must prioritize development and keep people at the center. To advance modernization in both countries, we should maximize the role of the China-Cambodia Intergovernmental Coordination Committee, forge greater synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and the Pentagonal Strategy, and advance the development of the Industrial and Technological Corridor and the Fish and Rice Corridor. We should also jointly safeguard the multilateral trading system, advance industrial and supply chain cooperation, enhance cooperation in advanced manufacturing, green development, digital economy and other areas, and make the Diamond Hexagon cooperation shine better and stronger.—Let us work together to ensure greater security.?To foster a secure environment for our respective development, we should strengthen exchange and cooperation in combating external interference and separatist activities. We must guard against and resist "color revolutions," strengthen joint exercises and training, emergency management and security cooperation on major Belt and Road projects, and crack down on telecom and cyber fraud and other criminal activities. We must stay committed to the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, build consensus on security concepts and approaches, and jointly promote peace and tranquility in the region and the world at large.—Let us have more frequent people-to-people exchanges.?We should uphold solidarity and harmony, have more cultural dialogues, increase experience sharing on state governance, expand diverse forms of cooperation in areas of culture, tourism, youth exchange and protection and restoration of cultural heritages, and promote people-to-people connectivity. We must champion the Asian values and humanity's common values.—Let us strengthen strategic coordination of higher standards.?We should draw wisdom from the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and the Bandung Spirit, move faster to build a community of shared future of peace and prosperity among Lancang-Mekong countries, and work together toward a peaceful, safe and secure, prosperous, beautiful, amicable and harmonious Asian home. Together we must stand against hegemonism, power politics and camp-based confrontation, and defend the shared interests of our two countries and other developing countries. We should advocate an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, endeavor to safeguard world peace and stability and international fairness and justice, jointly oppose protectionism, and defend an international environment of openness and cooperation.As a Chinese verse goes, "True friendship, like refined gold, withstands all tests of time." I firmly believe that with our joint efforts, the China-Cambodia ironclad friendship, which has been tempered through trials of time and storms of adversity, will stay true to its original purpose. China will work with Cambodia to safeguard peace, pursue development and achieve shared prosperity, to make solid progress in building the China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era, and to bring greater stability and certainty to this turbulent world.
Xi Jinping Meets with King of Malaysia His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim
On the morning of April 16, 2025 local time, King of Malaysia His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim met with President of China Xi Jinping at the National Palace of Malaysia.Kuala Lumpur in April is bathed in bright sunshine, with lush greenery everywhere.Sultan Ibrahim held a grand welcome ceremony for Xi Jinping at the square of the National Palace.When Xi Jinping arrived by limo, Sultan Ibrahim and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warmly greeted him at the alighting point of his limo. As the two heads of state stepped onto the stand, the military band played the national anthems of China and Malaysia, and a 21-gun salute was fired. Xi Jinping reviewed the honor guard. The two heads of state entered the National Palace hall and shook hands and exchanged greetings with each other's accompanying officials.?After the welcome ceremony, Xi Jinping met with Sultan Ibrahim.Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Malaysia are good neighbors, good friends and good partners who visit each other as often as family. Bilateral relations have gone through a magnificent half-century and are embracing an even brighter future. Xi Jinping said he is ready to work with Sultan Ibrahim, the Malaysian supreme head of state, to lead the long-term and stable development of China-Malaysia relations, jointly build a high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future and write a new chapter in good-neighborliness, friendship, solidarity and cooperation, so as to usher in new "Golden 50 Years" for bilateral relations.Xi Jinping stressed that China and Malaysia should continue to deepen political mutual trust and support each other on issues related to their respective core interests and major concerns. The two sides should deepen the synergy of development strategies, draw on each other's strengths for mutual benefit and win-win results, and jointly pursue modernization. He called on the two sides to ensure good implementation of major projects such as "Two Countries, Twin Parks" and the East Coast Rail Link, and to speed up efforts to foster cooperation in future industries such as artificial intelligence, digital economy and green economy. China welcomes more high-quality Malaysian agricultural products to the Chinese market, and encourages Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Malaysia. China is ready to promote the dialogue between Confucian culture and the Islamic civilization with Malaysia and carry out further cooperation in culture, tourism and education to bring the two peoples closer. China supports Malaysia in its role as the ASEAN rotating chair and is ready to work with Malaysia to implement the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, and promote the Global South's pursuit of unity-driven collective strength and common development, so as to contribute more certainty and positive energy to the region and the world.Sultan Ibrahim said that President Xi Jinping's state visit to Malaysia is a major event in bilateral relations, which fully demonstrates the high level of Malaysia-China relations, adding that his successful visit to China last September is still fresh in his memory. Sultan Ibrahim said he believes that President Xi Jinping's visit to Malaysia will comprehensively upgrade bilateral relations and promote vigorous development of cooperation in various fields. China's impressive development achievements are attributable to the foresight of President Xi Jinping and the hard work of the Chinese people. Malaysia attaches great importance to its relations with China and will join hands to forge ahead for win-win cooperation and promote the building of a high-level strategic community with a shared future no matter how the international landscape evolves. Malaysia attaches importance to regional economic integration, firmly supports the Belt and Road Initiative, and is willing to strengthen trade and investment cooperation with China, jointly stabilize industrial and supply chains, enhance connectivity and boost educational, people-to-people and cultural exchanges. The Malaysian side speaks highly of China's Central Conference on Work Related to Neighboring Countries held recently and values China's important role in addressing global and regional challenges. As the rotating chair of ASEAN and country coordinator for ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations, Malaysia is committed to promoting greater development of ASEAN-China relations and jointly building a peaceful and prosperous future.?After the meeting, Xi Jinping attended the welcome banquet held by Sultan Ibrahim.Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and Wang Xiaohong, among others, attended the above events.
President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
On the afternoon of April 16, President Xi Jinping held talks with Malaysian Prime Minister?Anwar Ibrahim at Seri Perdana, the prime minister's residence, in Putrajaya.Upon arriving at Seri Perdana by car, President Xi was warmly greeted by Prime Minister Anwar. Malaysian youth waved the flags of both countries, played lively drum music, and performed energetic traditional dances to welcome their esteemed guest?from afar.President Xi noted that China and Malaysia share a millennium-old friendship, one that has taken shape in the long course of history, grown stronger through cultural exchanges, taken deeper root through mutually beneficial cooperation, and gained greater significance as the two countries stand together through thick and thin. This speaks volumes about our common values and pursuit of sincerity, integrity, justice and harmony, reflects the wisdom and courage our peoples have gained from history, and represents a valuable asset shared by both countries.?Last year, the two sides celebrated the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Over the past 50 years, China-Malaysia relations have yielded bountiful results. In the next 50 years, the two countries must continue to seize the initiative, stay ahead of the times, and build a high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future, so as to deliver more benefits for the two peoples and make a greater contribution to regional prosperity and stability.President Xi made a three-point?proposal on building a high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future.First, upholding?strategic independence?and carrying?out high-level strategic coordination. Both China and Malaysia are self-reliant nations that oppose external interference. Both countries should?continue on the development paths suited to their respective national conditions, resolutely?support each other in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests, and hold their future and destiny firmly in their own hands. A?"2+2" diplomatic and defense dialogue mechanism will be established to deepen?exchanges and?cooperation on national security, defense?and law enforcement.Second, combining forces for development?and setting a benchmark for high-quality development cooperation. China is committed to advancing Chinese modernization on all fronts through high-quality development. This is highly compatible with Malaysia's Ekonomi MADANI initiative. The two sides should work together to cultivate and expand cooperation in the digital economy, green economy, blue economy, artificial intelligence and other frontier areas, and strengthen the integrated development of industrial chains, supply chains, value chains, data chains, and talent chains. It is important to?push for the transformation and upgrade?of cooperation in traditional fields,?and promote two-way investment. The?two countries should promote?rail-sea intermodal transport, upgrade "Two Countries, Twin?Parks,"?and turn Malaysia's major?ports into important hubs of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor.Third, carrying forward the friendship?forged through generations, and deepening inter-civilizational exchanges and mutual learning. The two sides should jointly advance Confucianism-Islam dialogue, and build platforms of civilizational exchanges for both countries and the region. Having signed a mutual visa exemption agreement, the two sides should seize the opportunity to scale up tourism, youth and subnational exchanges, and deepen cooperation in culture, education, sports, film, media, etc., so as to foster closer people-to-people connection and renew their traditional friendship. China is ready to continue joint research on giant panda conservation with Malaysia.President Xi noted that Malaysia's choice of ASEAN theme this year, "inclusivity and sustainability,"?reflects its deep insight into the current international landscape. China supports Malaysia in playing its role as ASEAN Chair, and stands ready to sign the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area Upgrade Protocol?with regional countries as early as possible. Together, they will reject decoupling, supply disruption, "small yard, high fence" and tariff abuse with openness, inclusiveness, solidarity and cooperation, counter the law of the jungle where the strong prey on the weak?with the Asian values of peace, cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, and address instability?and uncertainty in the world with the stability and certainty of Asia.Prime Minister Anwar extended a warm welcome to President Xi. Throughout the years, China has sincerely helped Malaysia and stood together with Malaysia through thick and thin, and is a trusted friend of Malaysia. He noted that President Xi, who has steered China toward remarkable development?achievements, led the Chinese people out of extreme poverty, and advocated common prosperity and mutual learning between?civilizations, is an excellent leader in today's world. The Malaysian people respect China and President Xi. President Xi's visit this time has set a record in the number of deliverables achieved, and is very meaningful and encouraging to the Malaysian side. Malaysia is firmly committed to the one-China policy, and does not support any act of "Taiwan independence."?Malaysia is ready to work with China to deepen strategic communication and?cement political mutual trust; to expand bilateral trade, welcome Chinese companies to invest in Malaysia and work with Malaysian counterparts in the fields of digital economy, green economy and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, and contribute to greater development of both countries; to advance people-to-people exchanges in culture, education and?tourism, and foster understanding and friendship?between?the two peoples; and to carry out civilizational dialogue between?Islam and Confucianism for the sake of human progress. Facing the rise of unilateralism, Malaysia will work closer with China to jointly tackle risks and challenges. ASEAN will not concede to any unilaterally imposed tariffs, and will seek greater strength and maintain economic growth through unity and cooperation. Malaysia highly appreciates China's positive role in international and regional issues. As ASEAN Chair and the Country Coordinator for ASEAN-China?Dialogue Relations, Malaysia will actively promote ASEAN-China cooperation for the benefit of regional peace, stability?and prosperity.After the talks, the two leaders jointly witnessed the exchange of more than 30 bilateral cooperation documents, covering areas such as cooperation on the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, Confucianism-Islam dialogue, the digital economy, trade in services, upgrading of "Two Countries, Twin Parks,"?joint laboratories, artificial?intelligence, railway, intellectual?property rights, export of agricultural?products to China, mutual visa exemption, and giant panda conservation.The two sides issued the Joint Statement Between the People's Republic of China and Malaysia on Building a High-level Strategic China-Malaysia Community with a Shared Future.On the evening of the same day, Prime Minister Anwar hosted a welcoming dinner in honor of President Xi.Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and Wang Xiaohong attended the above activities.
General Secretary and President Xi Jinping General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong Jointly Meet Representatives Attending Chinese and Vietnamese People’s Friendship Meeting
On the morning of April 15, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President Xi Jinping, together with General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) To Lam and President of Viet Nam Luong Cuong, met with representatives attending the Chinese and Vietnamese People's Friendship Meeting at the Hanoi International Convention Center.As the leaders of the two Parties and two countries walked into the meeting hall together, they were met with a warm round of applause from people from all sectors of society who have contributed to China-Viet Nam friendship.President Xi delivered a speech entitled "Championing Good-Neighborliness and Friendship, and Jointly Writing a New Chapter of a Shared Future."President Xi extended cordial greetings to the representatives of both countries attending the event. President Xi pointed out that the foundation, the lifeblood and the source of strength of China-Viet Nam relations lie within the people. From their joint efforts for national salvation during the early revolutionary days, to their unified struggle for national independence and liberation, and to their shared journey toward modernization, the two peoples have always stood together through thick and thin, and jointly written the history of China-Viet Nam friendship.President Xi stressed that the China-Viet Nam friendship took root in the mutual support between the two peoples. They fought shoulder to shoulder for the just cause of national independence and liberation, and created a shared revolutionary legacy that shaped their deep friendship featuring "camaraderie plus brotherhood." The China-Viet Nam friendship blossomed and yielded fruits thanks to the unity and collaboration between the two peoples. Focused on their overarching goals characterized by "six mores," the two sides have firmly supported each other in advancing along the socialist path suited to their national conditions, and kept making new progress in the cause of socialism. The China-Viet Nam friendship was carried forward and elevated through the common pursuit of the two peoples. The two sides have actively implemented the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, resolutely upheld international fairness and justice, and always stood firmly on the right side of history and the side of progress of the times, providing more positive energy to Asia and the world.President Xi pointed out that the people are the creators of history. The support of the two peoples is the solid foundation for building the China-Viet Nam community with a shared future. The future and hope of this endeavor lie in the youth. In the next three years, the Chinese side will invite Vietnamese youth to China on "red study tours," where they will follow in the footsteps of the older generation of leaders of the two Parties and two countries, explore the revolutionary heritage that underpins the bilateral friendship, and experience the dynamism of Chinese modernization, so as to inspire the young people to contribute their strength to the socialist cause of the two countries and to building the China-Viet Nam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.General Secretary To Lam noted the important significance of holding the Chinese and Vietnamese People's Friendship Meeting during General Secretary and President Xi Jinping's historic visit to Viet Nam and as the two countries celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the China-Viet Nam Year of People-to-People Exchanges. Friendship and cooperation have always been the mainstream of Viet Nam-China relations. The Vietnamese side always remembers the selfless support from the Party, government and people of China in Viet Nam's struggle for national independence, reunification, and development. Building the community with a shared future that carries strategic significance marks a new stage of Viet Nam-China relations, and will be an important contribution to the development and progress of humanity. The youth carry the hope for inheriting and developing the long-standing friendship between the two countries. Vietnamese and Chinese youth should shoulder the historic mission and pass on the traditional friendship forged and nurtured by generations of leaders of the two countries; They should actively engage in the program for Vietnamese youth to visit China on "red study tours" to deepen the "camaraderie plus brotherhood" between the two countries; They should uphold a pioneering and innovative spirit, promote unity and cooperation, pursue common development, and step forward as the main driving force in modernizing the two countries.Prior to the event, President Xi, accompanied by General Secretary To Lam and President Luong Cuong, visited a photo exhibition commemorating the 75th anniversary of China-Viet Nam diplomatic ties, reflecting on the cherished moments of friendly exchanges between the two countries.After the event, President Xi, General Secretary To Lam and President Luong Cuong jointly launched the "red study tours" program. President Xi, General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh jointly witnessed the launching ceremony of the China-Viet Nam railway cooperation mechanism.Cai Qi, Wang Yi, Wang Xiaohong attended the above activities.
Xi Jinping Arrives in Kuala Lumpur for a State Visit to Malaysia
On the evening of April 15, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping arrived in Kuala Lumpur by special plane for a state visit to Malaysia at the invitation of King of Malaysia His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim.When he arrived at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport by special plane, Xi Jinping was warmly greeted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Foreign Minister Mohamad bin Haji Hasan, accompanying minister and Minister of Transport Loke Siew Fook and other senior officials. Malaysian children presented flowers to Xi Jinping, while Malaysian teenagers performed dances rich in local traditions, waving the national flags of both China and Malaysia to warmly welcome Xi Jinping's visit.Xi Jinping delivered a written statement and on behalf of the Chinese government and the Chinese people, extended sincere greetings and best wishes to the Malaysian government and the Malaysian people.Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Malaysia are friendly neighbors facing each other across the sea, with a traditional friendship spanning over a thousand years. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations more than half a century ago, the two countries have adhered to mutual respect, equality and win-win cooperation, setting a model for state-to-state relations. In 2023, the two sides reached an important consensus on building a China-Malaysia community with a shared future. Last year, the two countries grandly celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. As major developing countries and members of the Global South, deepening high-level strategic cooperation between China and Malaysia serves the common interests of both countries and is conducive to peace, stability and prosperity in the region and the world at large. Xi Jinping looks forward to taking this visit as an opportunity to further deepen the traditional friendship between the two countries, strengthen political mutual trust between both sides, promote cooperation in modernization endeavors, jointly enhance exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations, and continuously elevate the building of a China-Malaysia community with a shared future to new heights, ushering in a new "Golden 50 Years" for China-Malaysia relations.Cai Qi, Wang Yi, Wang Xiaohong, and other members of the entourage arrived on the same plane.Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing also greeted Xi Jinping at the airport.When Xi Jinping's motorcade drove from the airport to the hotel, personnel of local Chinese-funded enterprises and overseas Chinese students waved the national flags of China and Malaysia on both sides of the road, and held high red banners reading "Warmly Welcome President Xi Jinping's Visit to Malaysia" and "Long Live China-Malaysia Friendship". Overseas Chinese performed lively and festive lion dances to welcome Xi Jinping's visit.
Xi Jinping Bids Farewell to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee To Lam
On the morning of April 15, 2025 local time, as his state visit to Viet Nam was drawing to a close, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President Xi Jinping bid farewell to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee To Lam.Xi Jinping noted that the visit, though brief, was rich in activities and yielded fruitful results. Both sides reaffirmed their political will to jointly strengthen the cause of socialism in the world and expressed their shared expectations to comprehensively advance the strategic cooperation between the two countries towards the overarching goals of "stronger political mutual trust, more substantive security cooperation, deeper practical cooperation, more solid popular foundation, closer coordination and collaboration on multilateral affairs, and better management and resolution of differences". Both sides are? committed to resisting external risks and challenges, safeguarding regional peace and stability, and upholding international fairness and justice. Xi Jinping expressed his full confidence in the prospects for the development of China-Viet Nam relations. Both sides should fully implement the outcomes of this visit and continue to advance the building of a China-Viet Nam community with a shared future.To Lam said that General Secretary and President Xi Jinping's visit has produced fruitful results and that the two sides had in-depth communication on major overarching and strategic issues of common interest and concern and reached a series of important common understandings, which have vigorously promoted the strategic cooperation between the two parties and two countries, enhanced Viet Nam's confidence in overcoming risks and challenges, and elevated the friendship between the two peoples to a new height. Viet Nam will actively implement the outcomes of the visit, work for the continuous development of relations between the two parties and two countries, and create a future of shared prosperity for the two nations.Cai Qi, Wang Yi and Wang Xiaohong, among others, were present.