WORKING VISIT OF THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF RURAL AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA 4 – 7 NOVEMBER 2025

WORKING VISIT OF THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF RURAL

AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

4 - 7 NOVEMBER 2025

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Rural and Regional Development Dato' Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will undertake a working visit to the People's Republic of China from 4 to 7 November 2025. He will be accompanied by senior officials of the relevant ministries and agencies, as well as representatives from small and medium enterprises in Malaysia.

This marks his first visit to China in 2025 and underscores Malaysia's continuous commitment to strengthening ties and fostering cooperation in various sectors for the mutual benefit of both countries, since the elevation of bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2013.

During the visit, the Deputy Prime Minister will officiate MIHAS Shanghai 2025 and meet with key stakeholders in China's halal sector to boost Malaysia's position as a global halal leader and open doors to new markets worldwide. In 2024, China ranked second as Malaysia's Halal export destination with total exports valued at RM7.04 billion. The delegation is also scheduled to engage in high-level discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation, with particular emphasis on key sectors such as the halal industry and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

As part of his visit, the Deputy Prime Minister is scheduled to attend the opening ceremony of the 8 th China International Import Expo (CIIE) and officiate the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) Pavilion. The Deputy Prime Minister will also witness the signing of a number of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) between Malaysian and Chinese companies in the field of the halal industry, trade and investment.

Malaysia and China established diplomatic relations on 31 May 1974. For sixteen years, since 2009, China has remained Malaysia's largest trading partner. Total trade between the two countries is valued at RM484.12 billion in 2024, representing 16.8 per cent of Malaysia's total global trade (RM2.879 trillion).

PUTRAJAYA

4 November 2025