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From capital to connectivity: Key enablers of shared prosperity in China-Malaysia partnership

SHARED prosperity does not emerge by chance. It is shaped by deliberate choices, strategic partnerships and the ability to turn capital into capabilities and connectivity into opportunities.

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ECRL a model project of China-Malaysia cooperation under Belt & Road Initiative

THE East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, a steel dragon winding through Peninsular Malaysia, is not only a milestone in Malaysia's infrastructure development but also a shining example of deep and strategic cooperation with China under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

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China-Asean trade: A missed tech opportunity

CHINA'S growing trade and investment footprint in Southeast Asia has served as a key economic engine for Asean member states.

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Regulating online fraud: Malaysia's OSB vs China’s approach

INITIATED in the 2010s, China's Digital Silk Road (DSR) aims to enhance digital connectivity across nations through infrastructure, trade, finance, people-to-people exchanges and policy coordination.

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Asean–China economic ties through the lens of ACFTA

The current wave of economic fragmentation, characterised by geopolitical uncertainties, regionalised trade blocs, localised supply chains, and tariff wars, challenges the future of global trade and economic integration. Underscoring this challenge, the World Bank has forecast a subdued global growth rate of just 2.3% for 2025, significantly below the pre-pandemic average of 3.7%.

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Building a multipolar world: Malaysia-China cooperation in a changing global order

MALAYSIA and China share one of Asia's most enduring and dynamic relationships, rooted in centuries of trade and cultural exchange and formalised in 1974 under then prime minister Tun Abdul Razak.

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Pipeline blaze sparks momentum for global renewable energy goals

WHEN fire tore through a major gas pipeline in Putra Heights on April 1st, 2025, the aftermath was devastating.

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Sustainability race: How Malaysia and China innovate for a greener future

THE global push for sustainability has intensified, urging countries to balance economic growth with environmental responsibility. Within Asia, Malaysia and China have emerged as key players in green innovation, adopting distinct yet complementary strategies.

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Accelerating the China-Asean Green Corridor: A pathway to sustainable prosperity?

AS GLOBAL leaders increasingly prioritise sustainable growth and economic resilience, South-East Asia is uniquely positioned to capitalise on strategic international partnerships to advance its development agenda.

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Global civilisation initiative: The Asean multicultural model

In response to growing geopolitical tensions and cultural misunderstandings, the Global Civilisation Initiative (GCI) envisions a world where countries collaborate rather than compete and prioritise dialogue over division.

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Global Development Initiative Prioritises Youth Development

​​​​​​​ The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2030 Agenda) and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) embody the common aspirations of people around the world for a better and more sustainable future by 2030. The Global Development Initiative (GDI) was subsequently proposed by China in 2021 to accelerate the realisation of the 2030 Agenda.

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Exploring impacts of RCEP on epayments: A paradigm shift in regional trade

EPAYMENT systems have become integral to modern commerce, facilitating seamless transactions and promoting financial inclusion.

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