On June 16, Consul-General Huang Shifang paid an official visit to Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor and handed the Commission Letter.  Deputy Consul General Mr. Wu Xiaoqing, Secretary of State Safar Untong also attended the event.

Huang said that the traditional friendly relationship between China and Malaysia has created favorable conditions for China and Sabah to carry out in-depth exchanges and cooperation in various fields.  With the establishment of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between China and ASEAN and the official entry into force of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the mutually beneficial and pragmatic cooperation between China and Sabah has ushered in new opportunities for development.   As the new Chinese Consul-General in Kota Kinabalu, she will work to tap the potential of cooperation between the two places, and go all out to promote exchanges and cooperation between China and Sabah in various fields, especially the economic and trade pragmatic cooperation for greater development.

Hajiji welcomed Consul-General Huang to Sabah and said that the State Government attaches great importance to friendly exchanges and cooperation with China, and expects more Chinese enterprises to invest in Sabah, especially in the fields of high-technology industry, modern agriculture and manufacturing.  Chinese tourists are welcome to return to Sabah for leisure and vacation after the pandemic.  The State Government will also be committed to creating a better investment and business environment, actively support the work of the Consulate General and maintain close communication and coordination, making joint efforts to promote the friendly relationship between Sabah and China to a new level.