As Asean chair, Malaysia must woo China, a key partner for the bloc, and also forge cooperation with a wide range of partners.
Malaysia, as the current ASEAN chair, is focused on strengthening partnerships with China and other regional groups. It will host an inaugural summit in May involving ASEAN, China, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to foster economic cooperation and address regional security issues. This initiative aims to enhance ASEAN's role in the Indo-Pacific region. Malaysia's memberships in broader regional organizations support this effort, and the inclusion of China in the summit underscores its importance for economic collaboration between Eastern and Western countries.
