On March 25, Consul General Zhu Xinglong met with YB Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, the Chairman of the Sabah Tourism Board. Deputy Consul General Xue Xiaoning was present.

Consul General Zhu said that China–Malaysia relations are currently at their best in history, and the leaders of both countries have reached important consensus on building a high-level strategic China–Malaysia community with a shared future. He noted that the number of Chinese tourists visiting Sabah in 2025 has reached a record high. He expressed hope that the Sabah State Government will improve the tourism infrastructure in Sabah and promote the healthy and sustainable development of local tourism industry. The Consulate General is willing to work with the State Tourism Board to promote people-to-people exchanges, strengthen cooperation in cultural and tourism industries, poverty alleviation, and so on, so as to jointly write a new chapter of “Golden 50 Years” of China–Malaysia relations.

Joniston said that the Sabah State Government attaches great importance to tourism cooperation with China. China is Sabah’s largest international tourist market, and more Chinese tourists are welcome to visit Sabah. The Tourism Board is ready to work closely with the Chinese Consulate General to provide greater convenience for Chinese visitors and promote friendly relations between Sabah and China to a new high.