“Malaysia always has had very good and positive relations with China.

“But with the new government, our position is more clear.”

He said his government’s priority was to support the “One China Policy” besides also focusing on bilateral relations with China.

The prime minister said this in his remarks at a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Li Qiang, held at the Great Hall of the People here today.

Anwar said a lot of the policies spearheaded by Chinese President Xi Jinping, such as the community with a shared future, security and civilisation initiatives were similar to the “Malaysia Madani” concept.

“That is why we choose to openly and publicly support China and the Chinese leadership,” he said.

Anwar also thanked the premier for China’s warm and friendly reception accorded to him and his delegation.

Li, in his remarks, said Malaysia and China now stand at a historical starting point as both nations commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership this year and the 50th year of the establishment of diplomatic relations next year.

He noted that Xi and Anwar have also agreed to develop a common blueprint for bilateral relations in a new era.

Anwar had paid a courtesy call on Xi yesterday.

Anwar and Li also witnessed the signing of memoranda of understanding between the two governments, one on economic and trade cooperation and another on quarantine and health protocols for Malaysian aquaculture feed exported to China.