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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