Ahmad Zahid Pays Courtesy Call On Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang In Beijing

BEIJING, Oct 15 -Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi paid a courtesy call on Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

During the 30-minute bilateral meeting, which commenced at 10:15 AM, both leaders discussed strengthening existing bilateral partnerships and expanding cooperation into new sectors, with a strong focus on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

The discussion encompassed broad economic and technological cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), touching on infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI), the digital economy, telecommunications, trade, renewable energy, and science and technology.

Ahmad Zahid also sought updates on commitments made during Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s working visit to China from September 22 to 24, following discussions with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

Both sides affirmed their joint commitment to preserving regional peace and stability through the ASEAN-China multilateral framework and addressing pressing global challenges of mutual concern.

Diplomatic Significance and Itinerary

The high-level meeting forms a core part of Ahmad Zahid’s official diplomatic schedule in China:

• Third Official Visit Since 2022: This marks Ahmad Zahid’s third official trip to China in his capacity as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Rural and Regional Development since assuming office in December 2022.
• Five-Day Working Mission: The visit spans five days, running from Monday, October 12 to Friday, October 16, with stops in Beijing and Tianjin.
• Keynote Address in Tianjin: As Chairman of the National TVET Committee, Ahmad Zahid will travel to Tianjin to deliver a keynote address at the World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference.

The bilateral engagement underscores ongoing diplomatic efforts between Kuala Lumpur and Beijing to expand high-tech industrial skill transfers and reinforce economic integration.

–NMT