China backs Malaysia's Asean leadership

JAKARTA: China has pledged strong support for Malaysia's Asean 2025 chairmanship, emphasising the Asean-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) 3.0 Protocol signing as a key priority for regional economic integration.

Ambassador of China to Asean, Hou Yanqi said Beijing fully endorses Malaysia's theme of Inclusivity and Sustainability, recognising the country's leadership in advancing Asean-China relations.