On 12 May 2016, the ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) Secretary-General H.E. Mme. Yang Xiuping attended the Opening Ceremony of the ASEAN-China Entrepreneurs’ Conference (ACE) in Kuching, capital city of Sarawak, Malaysia. Dr. Sim Kui Hian, Senator of Malaysia, Mr. Fu Jijun, Chinese Consul-General in Kuching, and Mr. David Chew, Organizing Chairman of ACE Conference, participated in the Opening Ceremony.
Around 500 people witnessed the Opening Ceremony, among whom were Dr. Rebecca Fatima, Secretary-General of the Malaysian Ministry of Trade and Industry, Mr. Simon Wong, President of Sarawak Entrepreneur Association (SEA), as well as officials from ASEAN and China, officials of Consulates in Kuching, representatives from business associations, research institutions and entrepreneurs.
Mr. David Chew extended his warm welcome to the attendees and appreciated ACC’s great support and help as a co-host. He hoped the entrepreneurs would make full use of the platform to enhance communication, share experience and seek business opportunities.
Consul-General Fu Jijun noted that China and ASEAN countries, as good neighbours linked by mountains and seas, enjoyed long history of bilateral exchange and huge potentials for all-round practical cooperation. Sarawak had distinct advantages in fishery, construction, engineering, agriculture and energy sectors. He expressed his hope for the fruitful discussions of the entrepreneurs in cooperation. He assured the participants that the Consulate of China in Kuching would facilitate matchmakings for Chinese companies to promote mutually beneficial cooperation with Sarawak.
Dr. Sim Kui Hian congratulated on the inauguration of the Conference, reviewed the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China and spoke highly of the progress of Malaysia-China and ASEAN-China relations. He said that with the establishment of ASEAN Community in 2015 and the implementation of Belt and Road Initiative, comprehensive and in-depth development of Malaysia-China and ASEAN-China relations would face a bright future. Sarawak boasted a massive geographic area with a small population, abundant natural resources and huge development potential. It was eager for more Chinese investments to help uplift its education, scientific research, medicine and tourism. The new Sarawak Government, which was about to come into office, would do its best to facilitate Chinese companies to promote win-win cooperation.
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