China envoy: Stronger bilateral ties under Dr M

Token of friendship: Bai presenting a fan inscribed with the Chinese proverb ‘lao ma shi tu’ (old horse leads the way) to Dr Mahathir at his office in Putrajaya. Lao Ma is the Chinese moniker for Dr Mahathir.

PUTRAJAYA: Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Bai Tian says China-Malaysia relations will further improve with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s second term in office.

He called on the Prime Minister at the Perdana Leadership Founda­tion here, describing Dr Mahathir as a well-respected and long-term friend of the Chinese people.