Strengthening ASEAN-China Relations for a Shared Future
Sunway University successfully hosted the ASEAN-China Strategic Relationship Forum, themed “The ASEAN-China Community with a Shared Future High Quality Development and Shared Prosperity,” bringing together distinguished policymakers, academics, and regional experts to explore economic cooperation and sustainable growth.
The forum commenced with opening remarks by Professor Mahendhiran Sanggaran NAIR, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research and Sustainability) of Sunway University, followed by welcome remarks from YB Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Member of the Board of Directors of the Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), and His Excellency Ouyang Yujing, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Malaysia.
His Excellency Dr Kan Channmeta, Secretary of State at Cambodia's Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, delivered a keynote address on digital transformation and geoeconomic fragmentation.
The day featured three insightful panel sessions chaired by Prof. Shandre Mugan Thangavelu and Prof. Kim Leng Yeah from Sunway University's Jeffrey Cheah Institute on Southeast Asia, bringing together regional experts to discuss ASEAN-China economic integration, global value chains, structural transformation, and sustainable growth.
Through this forum, Sunway University continues to foster international collaboration, knowledge exchange, and strategic dialogue towards a more resilient and prosperous region.
