共话中国经济新机遇丨专访：“中国是可靠的朋友”——访马来西亚种植及原产业部副部长陈泓缣

Group 1 - Malaysia views China as a reliable friend and a key economic and strategic partner, especially in the context of challenges to multilateralism [1] - China has been Malaysia's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, with bilateral trade expected to reach $212 billion in 2024, a nearly thousand-fold increase since diplomatic relations were established in 1974 [1] - Palm oil and related products account for over half of Malaysia's exports to China, highlighting the significance of this commodity in bilateral trade [1] Group 2 - There is a growing focus on cooperation in modern agriculture, with Malaysia looking to enhance collaboration with China in technology transfer, market expansion, and brand development [2] - The development of the New Land-Sea Corridor has improved logistics and trade efficiency between China and Malaysia, facilitating faster access for Malaysian palm oil to the Chinese market [2] - Malaysia expresses confidence in China's economic resilience and innovation, particularly in digital economy, green transformation, and modern agriculture [2] Group 3 - Malaysia aims to promote sustainable and inclusive growth during its tenure as the ASEAN chair in 2025, focusing on cooperation with China in green agriculture, palm oil certification, and carbon labeling [2][3] - The collaboration in palm oil is seen as a bridge to advance regional green economy and achieve sustainable development goals [3]