Malaysia, China should capitalise on RCEP to strengthen ties

Deputy Minister Datuk Lim Ban Hong said China is welcomed to leverage Malaysia’s position as the ideal gateway for Chinese enterprises to penetrate the Asean market and boost trade activities through RCEP, particularly in high-tech manufacturing projects and emerging industries.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and China should capitalise on the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor along with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to strengthen the existing trade and investment ties, says the Ministry of International Trade and Industry.

Deputy Minister Datuk Lim Ban Hong said China is welcomed to leverage Malaysia’s position as the ideal gateway for Chinese enterprises to penetrate the Asean market and boost trade activities through RCEP, particularly in high-tech manufacturing projects and emerging industries, Bernama reported.