AS China and Malaysia approaches the 47th year of diplomatic relationships, relations between the two countries have attained a healthy and stable state. However, in 2020, a huge change occurred, affecting most, if not all, countries around the world – the Covid-19 pandemic.
The unforeseen pandemic has affected the world as we know it on a massive scale, including the relationship between China and Malaysia. It is crucial to take into consideration how this relationship has been affected by the pandemic from different perspectives in order to maintain the special bond.