Malaysia-China relations
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China–Malaysia relations (Chinese: 中马关系; Malay: Hubungan China–Malaysia) refers to bilateral foreign relations between the two countries, China and Malaysia.
China has its embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and consulate-general offices in George Town, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching. Malaysia maintains its embassy in Beijing, as well as consulate offices in Kunming, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Xi'an and Hong Kong.
Both countries are claimants in the South China Sea dispute and in recent times has resulted in some friction, mainly from Malaysia. A 2014 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center showed 66% of Malaysians were concerned that territorial disputes between China and neighbouring countries could lead to a military conflict. Although according to a survey conducted by Merdeka Center in 2017 showed 70% Malaysians positively support China’s presence and investment in their country.
On a visit to China in November 2016, the current Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak, announced ties between the two countries are "set to reach new highs" after the two countries signed a series of agreements on energy and defence.
Kunlun or Malay sailors were known in China by the third century BC, and there is evidence that had begun to settle along East African coast by the first century CE. By the time of Roman Empire, there were permanent communities of Malayo-Polynesian speaking people on the coast of Malagasy, where they remain to this day.
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