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What China pivot? Anwar’s ‘flair’ in Beijing also useful with West: analysts
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KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent four-day visit to China has proven fruitful, with billions in investments secured and ties with Beijing enhanced while ensuring neutrality amid rising geopolitical tensions, analysts said.

Universiti Malaya (UM) senior lecturer Karl Lee said although media coverage from both countries seemingly portrayed Malaysia’s pivot from the West towards China, observers should look at the broader international context.

“The inclination to support one power over another comes with serious repercussions, especially when the present international order is facing relevancy and the new – or adjusted – one has yet to be established,” the Institute of China Studies lecturer told The Vibes.

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What China pivot? Anwar’s ‘flair’ in Beijing also useful with West: analysts - by superadmin - 04-09-2023, 09:08 AM

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