Anwar spoke highly of Xi ahead of the documents exchange, saying he exemplified a new type of leadership who had proved his success and was willing to speak on topics “hardly expressed by any modern leader in this world,” namely shared prosperity and civilization.
China and Malaysia struck 31 cooperation agreements during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit, part of his push to deepen ties in Southeast Asia to counter mounting pressure from the US.
The preliminary agreements ranged from cooperation in artificial intelligence to mutual visa exemptions and global security, as the Chinese leader met Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday in Putrajaya. They also sought to boost cooperation in the railway sector and tourism.
