The selection of Malaysia as the host for the Chinese New Year global launch marks a significant milestone in the friendship with China, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.
The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister stated that the "Chinese New Year Celebration 2025" will also elevate Malaysia’s position in the global tourism sector.
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00:00The selection of Malaysia as the host for the Chinese New Year global launch marks a
00:06significant milestone in the friendship with China, says Datuk Seri Thiong Khing Seng.
00:12The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said the Chinese New Year celebration 2025 will
00:18also elevate Malaysia's position in the global tourism sector.
00:22This celebration not only symbolizes the richness of our culture, but also
00:34strengthens the relationship between Malaysia and China. Let us celebrate together the spirit of
00:45harmony and the beauty of shared culture for a brighter future."
00:54Thiong notes that Chinese New Year transcends being merely a traditional festival for the
00:59Chinese people. It also embodies profound meanings of reunion, hope, and joy.
01:07He also mentioned that Malaysia looks forward to welcoming more tourists,
01:11especially with the recent mutual visa exemption policy announced by both countries.
01:17Thiong's Chinese counterpart, Sun Yeli, said culture and tourism have always been key driving
01:22forces in the development of China-Malaysia relations. He expressed hope that China and
01:27Malaysia can seize this event as an opportunity to deepen people-to-people connections,
01:33fostering broader and closer relationships, bringing the people of China and Malaysia
01:37ever closer, and injecting more cultural vitality into the China-Malaysia community
01:44with a shared future. The event, graced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim,
01:49was the first time held outside of China. Also present were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri
01:56Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yu Jing,
02:00and China's Vice Culture and Tourism Minister Gao Zheng.
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