Forty-six Chinese groups in Malaysia affirm support for China strategy
The signing ceremony is a ‘declaration’ of support for ‘the Government’s efforts in pushing for’ the Malaysia-China bilateral cooperation’
Forty-six Chinese guilds and associations in Malaysia have signed the Belt and Road Declaration initiated by MCA to show their support for the ambitious strategy from China.
The signing ceremony at Wisma MCA, Kuala Lumpur, was witnessed by party president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai, his deputy Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong and China’s ambassador to Malaysia, Dr Huang Huikang.
Among others, the declaration expressed their commitment to promoting peaceful co-existence and a win-win cooperation in strengthening existing friendly Malaysia-China ties.
They also voiced their support for the Belt and Road Initiative and believed that it would open up new opportunities for development as well as greatly contribute towards regional stability and prosperity.
Encouraged by the warm response, Liow said this was proof that the local Chinese community valued the Malaysia-China ties that had been formally established in 1974.
“Through this declaration, we can affirm that the Malaysia-China bilateral cooperation is built on frankness and equality for mutual benefit. We insist on the principle of moderation, peace and openness, and strongly oppose any extreme and malicious comment or action that undermines our bilateral friendship,” he said.