Malaysia's prime minister resists US pressure and says Malaysians don't have a problem with China
Malaysia’s prime minister has spoken up in defense of his administration's ties with China and complained over alleged pressure by the United States and its allies on regional nations to take sides in the West’s strategic rivalries with Beijing
By ROD McGUIRK
Published - Mar 04, 2024, 03:45 AM ET
Last Updated - Mar 04, 2024, 03:45 AM EST
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Malaysia’s prime minister on Monday spoke up in defense of ties with China and complained over alleged pressure by the United States and its allies on regional nations to take sides in the West’s strategic rivalries with Beijing.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's remarks came during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in the Australian city of Melbourne, where Anwar is one of nine Asian leaders attending the gathering.
“Right now, China seems to be the leading investor into Malaysia,” said Anwar and insisted that Malaysians “do not have a problem with China.”
“We are an independent nation, we are fiercely independent, we do not want to be dictated by any force," Anwar said.
