Xi promises greater access to Chinese market for Malaysia and Vietnam

The Chinese leader met Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia’s Department of Information via AP)

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has promised Malaysia and Vietnam greater access to Chinese markets as he tours south-east Asia this week.

In his meeting with Malaysia’s king, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, on Wednesday, Mr Xi said: “China welcomes more high-quality agricultural products from Malaysia to enter the Chinese market and encourages Chinese companies to invest and start businesses in Malaysia.”