Hey there, amigos! 🌟 Can you believe it's been almost 50 years since China and Malaysia shook hands and began their epic journey together? As we gear up for 2024, let's take a fun trip down memory lane to see how these two neighbors turned into BFFs in the world of trade and business! 🛍️🤝
Back in the day, China and Malaysia started their official friendship, and boy, has it grown! Last year alone, their trade hit a whopping $190 billion! 😱 That's like buying 190 billion tacos! 🌮 Just kidding, but you get the idea.
China has been Malaysia's top trading partner for 15 years straight. Talk about commitment goals! 💍 So what's the secret sauce behind this dynamic duo?
We got the inside scoop from Loh Wee Keng, the big cheese 🧀 (a.k.a. chairman) of the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China. He chatted with CGTN's Emma Ho about how this trade relationship evolved. Spoiler alert: It's all about trust, mutual growth, and awesome opportunities for young entrepreneurs like us! 🚀
So, whether you're a budding businessperson, a curious student, or just someone who loves a good success story, this friendship between China and Malaysia is something to cheer about! 🎉 Here's to 50 years of partnership and many more to come! 🥂
Reference(s):
Reflecting on China-Malaysia's 50 years: Trade & business evolution
cgtn.com