Chargé d'affaires Chen Chen answers the frequently asked questions concerning China-Malaysia relations and bilateral pragmatic cooperation

2018年9月1日，驻马来西亚使馆临时代办陈辰就中马关系及双边务实合作等答问，《星洲日报》、《中国报》等马来西亚主流媒体刊登报道，反响热烈。答问全文如下：

　　一、中方是否认为马哈蒂尔总理访华后马中关系将再上历史新高？

On 1st September, Mr. Chen Chen, Chargé d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia answered the frequently asked questions concerning China-Malaysia relations and bilateral pragmatic cooperation etc., which were widely publicized by Malaysian mainstream media, like Sin Chew Daily and China Press and gained overwhelming response. The transcript of questions and answers are as follows:

Q: Does Beijing view Malaysia-China relations as hitting another historic high after Dr Mahathir's recent visit?

　　答：毫无疑问，马哈蒂尔总理不久前对中国进行的成功访问，预示着中马关系正迈向前所未有的历史新高度。

　　今年以来，中马各自都产生了新一届政府，两国发展和双边关系迎来了新的历史契机。应该说，马哈蒂尔总理此访是在一个完美的时间进行的一次完美的访问。正如同马哈蒂尔总理同习近平主席会见时所说：“我此行日程虽然繁忙，但每一刻都十分充实、愉悦。”这是他今年就任马来西亚总理后对东盟之外国家的首次正式访问，也是作为马来西亚总理第八次访华。此访为中马关系起到了承前启后、继往开来的重要作用，在中马关系史上具有里程碑意义。中方将以此次访问为契机，同马来西亚政府携手努力，在相互尊重、平等互利的基础上，推动中马友好合作关系继续健康稳定发展并取得更多成果，为两国人民创造更多福祉。

A: No doubt the successful visit of PM Tun Dr. Mahathir will usher in a historical new high of China-Malaysia relations.

China and Malaysia both have their new government this year. The development of the two countries and the bilateral relations are confronted with new opportunities. In this context, we see the visit of Tun Mahathir as a perfect visit carried out in a perfect timing. Just as what Tun Mahathir said to President Xi Jinping, it was a busy schedule, but every minute of his visit was substantial and delightful.

This visit is the first official visit of PM Tun Dr. Mahathir to a country outside of ASEAN after his taking office. It is also the eighth visit to China by Tun Dr. Mahathir as a prime minister. It would be a milestone in the history of China-Malaysia relations, which plays a crucial role of building on the past and preparing for the future. The Chinese side wishes to take this visit as an cherished opportunity to work together with the Malaysian side to push forward our friendly cooperation to develop in a continuous, healthy and steady way on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit, bearing more fruits and delivering more benefits to our two peoples.