Kota Kinabalu: The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Kota Kinabalu will continue to work with the Chinese community to further promote China-Malaysia friendship, enhance the wellbeing of the people of both countries and inject new vitality into cultural exchange, economic and trade relations, and educational cooperation.
Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Kota Kinabalu, Zhu Xinglong, said the prospects are promising for deeper cooperation and shared development between China and Sabah.
He said the year 2026 marks the beginning of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan.
“This Plan outlines a blueprint for China’s development over the next five years, presenting a vision of win-win cooperation between China and the world, and bringing new opportunities for collaboration across various fields between China and Malaysia, as well as between China and Sabah,” he said at the United Sabah Chinese Communities Association of Kota Kinabalu’s (USCCAKK) 50th anniversary, Winter Solstice and Christmas celebrations, here.
He said the USCCAKK has shouldered the important mission of preserving Chinese culture, safeguarding social progress and harmony, and strengthening kinship between clan members, making significant contributions to promoting exchanges between China and Sabah.
He said the association organises various traditional Chinese cultural events every year, such as the Chinese New Year Dragons, Unicorns and Lions Dance Festival, Cultural Village Exhibition, Chinese New Year calligraphy competition, colouring contest, Mid-Autumn Festival, Double Ninth Festival hiking activity and Winter Solstice celebration that not only enrich the local Chinese community, but also foster a strong sense of cultural identity and belonging among overseas Chinese.
Zhu said Chinese culture is also welcomed by other ethnic groups, serving as an exemplar of connecting overseas Chinese and forging friendships across nations.
He also commended Datuk Susan Wong Siew Guen, President of the USCCAKK, who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and selfless dedication, in guiding the association towards continuous achievements.
“Her efforts and accomplishments not only reflect her personal excellence, but also highlight the vitality and cohesion of the clan associations and the broader Chinese community in Sabah.”
Looking back, Zhu said the consulate has worked hand in hand with USCCAKK to promote Chinese culture and advance social prosperity, which have shown remarkable results.
He said the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Kota Kinabalu and the USCCAKK have carried out various forms of exchange and cooperation in culture, education, economic and trade, and social services.
“We are proud to say that these initiatives have yielded fruitful outcomes and have received high praise and a warm welcome from all sectors of Sabah society and the broader Chinese community,” Zhu said.
