New high for bilateral trade

Towards the future: Bai (centre) with (from left) past ACCCIM president Datuk Lim Kok Cheong, ACCCIM life honorary president Tan Sri William Cheng Heng, Ter and Klang Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tan Sri Lim Kuang Sia at Setia City Convention Centre.

SHAH ALAM: China-Malaysia trade value will hit another record high this year due to a strong increase in bilateral trade, says China’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Bai Tian.

The diplomat told the annual general meeting of the Associated Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) here yesterday that in the first six months of this year, bilateral trade grew 10.7% compared to the first half of 2018.