ALAMINOS CITY, PANGASINAN: Dr. Lorna Esperon, 60, has made it a personal tradition to visit Pilgrimage Island each year for prayer and to perform the Stations of the Cross since this special site was established at the Hundred Islands National Park (HINP) in 2018.
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim shook hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall Of The People in Beijing, Sept 2024 - Bernama archive pix
The Chinese leader’s stop in Malaysia, besides Cambodia and Vietnam, will be a boost to Asean, as it signifies the importance of the group. In fact, China and the Malay world have a long history of interaction, especially in trade and cultural exchanges dating back to the 13th century through the Melaka sultanate with China.The Straits of Malacca was a crucial maritime channel for China, as Melaka facilitated a significant portion of the Chinese trade, and today, it remains a vital route.
Xi will meet His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. While this visit was arranged long before US President Donald Trump’s global tariffs imposition, it underscores China’s intent to bolster ties with South-East Asian nations. Malaysia, as a significant trading partner, stands to benefit from enhanced cooperation in areas such as infrastructure development, digital economy and renewable energy.
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