On October 1, 2020, Chinese Consulate General in Penang held an online reception to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Chinese Consul General in Penang Mr. Lu Shiwei and Chief Minister of Penang Mr. Chow Kon Yeow attended the reception and delivered speeches. Around 300 people from various circles of society, including main government officials from the four states in Northern Malaysia, members of the Parliament and State Legislative Assembly, representatives of political parties, Consuls and Honorary Consuls in Penang, overseas Chinese in the consular district, Chinese enterprises, overseas Chinese student representatives, etc. attended the event online.
Consul General Lu Shiwei stated in his speech that the year 2021 is of great significance for China. The Communist Party of China (CPC) celebrated its 100th birthday. China has realized the first centenary goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects. This means that we have brought about a historic resolution to the problem of absolute poverty in China, and we are now marching in confident strides toward the second centenary goal of building China into a great modern socialist country in all respects.
Consul General Lu Shiwei said that since the beginning of this year, China’s economic development has witnessed a trend of steady and sound growth momentum consolidated. China and Malaysia have realized solid progress in the economic, trade, investment cooperation. Facing the challenges of the pandemic, China and Malaysia have worked closely together and sincerely helped each other to overcome difficulties. The two sides donated anti-epidemic supplies to each other, and conducted in-depth cooperation in areas such as vaccine cooperation. The pandemic has not stopped the local exchanges between China and Malaysia. We actively explore new forms and new ways to promote exchanges and cooperation between Heilongjiang Province and Penang state, Guangzhou city and Penang Island, Chengdu city and the consular district so as to make new achievements in local exchanges and cooperation.
Consul General Lu Shiwei emphasized that China’s national rejuvenation has become a historical inevitability. As we embark on the journey toward the second centenary goal, we will stay committed to opening our door wider to the world, build a community with a shared future for mankind, and promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China’s new development paradigm will create more opportunities for countries around the world, and will bring new opportunities and inject new momentum to China-Malaysia cooperation at national and local levels.
Consul General Lu Shiwei said that this year marks the 47th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia, and is also the 30th anniversary of China-ASEAN dialogue relations. The two sides have broad prospects for cooperation. The Chinese Consulate General in Penang will focus on the post-pandemic era, continue to work together with friends from all walks of life in the consular district, continue to deepen China-Malaysia friendly relations under the new circumstances, and bring more fruitful results in local cooperation to the benefit of the two peoples.
Consul General Lu Shiwei extended his sincere regards to overseas Chinese and Chinese nationals abroad, Chinese enterprises, and overseas Chinese students in the consular district. He said that the Consulate General will continue to stay on our posts, try our best to provide assistance to all of you as always, and to resolve your difficulties and concerns.
Mr. Chow Kon Yeow expressed his heartiest congratulations on the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, and spoke highly of China’s major achievements in epidemic prevention and control and economic and social development. He said that China has created a miracle of economic development, which has greatly improved the living standards of the Chinese people, while at the same time, served to enhance its important influence on the world economy. China’s strengthening of international cooperation has benefited many countries, including Malaysia. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 47 years ago, Malaysia and China have established close and friendly relations, and bilateral cooperation in various fields such as economic trade, culture, education, and tourism have continued to develop. In view of the pandemic still affecting both nations, it is hoped that cooperation between China and Malaysia can be expanded into the field of medical science and public health management. The state of Penang is always a willing partner to work with China to promote the continuous development of Malaysia-China relations and benefit the peoples of both nations.
The whole reception was broadcasted live on the official Facebook page of Chinese Consulate General in Penang. The guests and online audiences also watched the videos of “Join Hands, for the People” and “Beautiful China” online with great interest. They warmly congratulated the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and paid high compliment to China’s achievements in national development and fighting the pandemic. The online reception lasted for about half an hour and concluded successfully in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Mainstream media in the consular district were invited to participate in the reception online and made reports.
