Symbolising the Year of the Snake, this light show marked the start of Malaysia and China’s Chinese New Year celebration — which was also the superpower’s first celebration abroad. Gracing the event last night with China’s Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli,

The prime minister says the relationship between the two nations also revolves around mutual understanding and respect.

Chinese and Malaysian artists perform at the 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launch ceremony and gala in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Jan 25, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launch ceremony and gala was held in Kuala Lumpur,

The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launch ceremony and gala was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday evening, featuring performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China.

The friendship between Malaysia and China transcends beyond trade and investment, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Both countries have said they will clamp down on US tariff bypasses, but Chinese investment into Southeast Asia - US$9 billion in 2023 - will complicate matters.

Resumption of direct flights and normalisation of visa issuances—demands China has been making over the past couple of years—are expected to come up in Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s discussions with Beijing during his visit,

The relationship between Malaysia and China goes beyond trade and investment; it also traverses through celebrating cultural diversity and civilisation, says the Prime Minis­ter.

The local rubber market displayed mixed trends as sentiment turned bearish after US President Donald Trump hinted at his intention to impose 10 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports from Feb 1, a dealer said.

Malaysia has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on some exports of flat-rolled iron products or non-alloy steel from China, India, Japan and South Korea, the trade ministry said.

Chinese coffee chain Luckin Coffee has entered the Malaysian market with the opening of two new outlets in Kuala Lumpur. The move is part of a strategic expansion with 200 store openings across the country up to 2028, as reported by World Coffee Portal.

India and China's potential bilateral relations recovery is likely to re-start direct flights between the two nations, as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visits Beijing today, reported Indian Express.