Xi says China will stand with Southeast Asian countries in face of economic shocks

During his Southeast Asia tour, Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged collaboration with Malaysia and regional neighbors amidst global economic uncertainties. He criticized protectionism, advocating for stronger China-ASEAN ties and a free trade agreement. Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim echoed these sentiments, praising China's stability. Agreements were signed on trade, industrial parks, and agricultural exports.