2024: Malaysia and China celebrate golden anniversary of their diplomatic ties


Source: National Archives of Malaysia via Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR(Bernama): 2024 marks an important milestone for Malaysia and China as both nations commemorate the Golden Anniversary of their diplomatic ties.

Formal diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China were established on May 31, 1974, marking Malaysia as the first Asean nation to extend a hand of friendship to Beijing.

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