China factor looms ahead of election

Standing together: Najib and Bai Tian (second from left) posing with the other invited guests at ACCCIM’s CNY dinner on Feb 24.

DURING the Lunar New Year, Chinese newspapers were dominated by news on how the local Chinese community celebrated the annual festival.

One person consistently stood out during the festivities in various parts of the country. That’s none other than Bai Tian, China’s relatively new ambassador to Malaysia.