Feng Chuangzhi
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir said at a press conference before his visit to China on August 21 that Malaysia decided to cancel the East Coast Railway project and oil and gas pipeline project supported by China Loan, saying that it has been understood by China.Some Western media even threw out Andrdquo; and then asserted that Andrdquo; "Sino -Malaysia relations will change Andrdquo;
The analysis believes that if you only look at it, Chinese -funded enterprises may temporarily suffer a certain amount of losses, but if it is placed on the perspective of bilateral relations between China and Malaysia, from the perspective of the overall economic cooperation between the two countries, China -Malaysia cooperation will inevitably be further expanded in the future.People noticed that after returning to Kuala Lumpur, Mahathir said two words: one is to use Ma Yun's e -commerce to sell Malaysia's pastry to every corner of the world, and the other is to send people to China to learn from Ma Yun to learn from Ma Yun to learn from Ma Yun to learn from Ma Yun.network technology.
In this visit to China, Mahathir visited Alibaba, Geely and other companies to talk about technology with entrepreneurs such as Ma Yun.This means that Mahathir wants to tap the new field of Sino -Malaysian cooperation withmdash; Andmdash; e -commerce.This also means that China -Malaysia's economic and trade cooperation will enter a new field of innovation. Compared with previous large -scale trade and infrastructure investment, the next stage of cooperation between the two countries will focus on e -commerce and agricultural products.
In addition, after the currency exchange agreement was renewed, Mahathir highly commented that in the context of the trade war, the agreement would help maintain the stability of Malaysian currency, which is also a manifestation of interconnection.Through the dialogue between Mahathir with Chinese leaders, the trip to China, and a joint statement, people can clearly see the steady upgrade of the Sino -Malaysia in seeking a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two sides.
Many media also see that although Malaysia has temporarily canceled the two Chinese -funded projects, the strategic mutual trust and cooperation desires of China and Malaysia have not been shaken. Malaysia supports Andrdquo;"
The leader of Chinese President met with Mahathir at the Diaoyutai State Guest House on August 20.Mahathir said that this visit to China is an important measure for the Malaysian New Government to show to the Chinese government and the Chinese people that Malaysia's friendly policies for China will not change.This time the "Xi Jockey Club Andrdquo;, Andrdquo; Andrdquo;Chinese leaders said that the two sides should use the "Belt and Road andrdquo; Belt and Road Andrdquo; to promote pragmatic cooperation between Malaysia in the new era. Malaysia said that Malaysia supports and is willing to actively participate in the co -construction of the" Belt and Road andrdquo;In order to experience the Chinese high -speed rail, Mahathir also temporarily adjusted its trip. After Hangzhou arrived in Shanghai by Hangzhou, he flew to Beijing for the next itinerary.
Malaysia Andrdquo; people care about whether people care about whether Mahathir will change the former government's friendly policies for China. Some Western media hope that China and Malaysia cooperation will not overcome it, but this is not China.The idea of the country does not meet the interests of Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur will not be interested in being appreciated by Western public opinion, so that the important cooperative relationship with China will become a controversial field.
Mahathir visited Japan from August 6th to 9th before visiting China. It was also the second visit to Japan since the Mahathir's 2018 election in the 2018 election. It was also a two -month visit to Japan.Reuters had previously reported that this marks the return of Mahathir and the return of "looking east to Andrdquo; policy, which is also his signal that he approaches Japan and stays away from China.In terms of China, China is the main market.Andrdquo; China Malaysia joint statement stated that the two sides will adhere to multilateralism, resist trade protectionism and unilateralism, maintain the purpose and principles of the "United Nations Charter", maintain a multilateral trade system with the World Trade Organization as the core, promote the economic globalization dynastyThe development of openness, tolerance, inclusiveness, balance, and win -win.
From economic analysis, no matter which party governance in Malaysia, the economy must develop the economy.Statistics show that the Malaysian economy is currently rebounding strongly. Last year's growth rate rose to 5.9%. Whether the economic achievement during the last administration period was also a huge challenge for Mahathir, 93.According to the latest data released by the Singapore Star Show Bank, China's direct investment in Malaysia in 2017 was US $ 2.36 billion, accounting for 7%of the total foreign direct investment (FDI), ranking seventh in the country of investment sources.A report of Reuters quoted Nomura Securities showing that Malaysia is one of the largest inflows from China in Asian countries, and this is just an infrastructure investment related to "Belt and Road andRDQUO; initiative.
In recent years, there have been various differences between the countries in Asia in Asia, but the control of these differences and control has become the consensus between those countries and China. The successful experience in this area has also had a positive impact in the region.The US "Forbes" Double Weekly website recently published an article that Malaysia has long relied on crude oil and palm oil exports for a long time, and now it also relies on exporting electronic products, machinery and components to China and the United States.The report also stated that the Malaysians widely supported China's loans and funds because they left popular infrastructure projects, but they did not have debt threats, nor did Chinese workers compete for local employment positions.
During Najib's administration, Malaysia's economic vitality has declined, boosting the economy to become an important task of Mahathir; as a leader with nationalist tendencies, Mahathir has previously implemented a friendly policy for China and does not regard China as aThreat, advocate Andrdquo;, "Asian values andrdquo;, rather than comprehensive westernization.
It should also be seen that Mahathir returned to governing. China faced China 15 years ago. During this period, China's political, economic science and technology strength increased greatly.In China, there are contradictory countries, and recently abandoned their former suspicions and shake hands with China and promote bilateral cooperation.
Given that Mahathir said that there was unequal treaties in Malaysia during the campaign and will solve the problem by re -negotiation, Malaysia may also make a request for re -negotiation. There will be some negotiations between China and Malaysia.Looking forward to sharing more dividends in China.Nevertheless, China and Malaysia's friendly trend will not reverse, and Andrdquo, "Belt and Road Initiative; keeping Malaysia with China and China is more important.
The author is a guest professor at the Chinese Institute of Management Innovation and Development
