New Consul General of China presents letter of appointment to Sabah TYT
Dr Zhu (right) presents his letter of appointment to Tun Musa. – Information Department photo
KOTA KINABALU (June 17): The strong relationship between China and Sabah across various economic sectors has solidified China's position as Malaysia's largest partner, particularly for Sabah.
The Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Kota Kinabalu, Dr Zhu Xinglong, said Sabah's strategic location and wealth of natural resources have made it a key player in the development of a high-level China-Malaysia strategic partnership.
'In recent years, China and Sabah have achieved remarkable milestones in a wide range of collaborations, including trade, investment and tourism.
'China has remained Sabah's largest trading partner for several consecutive years. In fact, from January to May this year alone, 200,000 tourists from China visited Sabah,' he told reporters after paying a courtesy call on the Head of State, Tun Musa Aman, at Istana Seri Kinabalu on Tuesday.
Dr Zhu said the visit was to formally introduce himself as the new Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Kota Kinabalu and to present his letter of appointment issued by the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs to Tun Musa.
He also expressed hope that bilateral cooperation and China-Malaysia relations, built over more than five decades, would continue to be strengthened in the years to come.
Dr Zhu succeeds Dr Huang Shi Fang, who held the post from 30 May 2022 until the end of March this year.
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