Managing Malaysia-China Ambivalent Relations: Economy and Security Imperatives

Fikry A. Rahman, Head of Foreign Affairs at Bait Al Amanah, wrote for the Pacific Forum on Malaysia-China’s ambivalent relations on economics and security dimensions.

“Malaysia, collectively, should start rethinking its China policy. With Malaysia’s foreign affairs gradually prone to domestic imperatives and the public and the politicians growingly involved in the discourse, China’s assertiveness must be wisely managed. For Malaysia to contend with China’s two-pronged strategic behavior, crucial actions are needed to steer both opportunities and adversities in multi-layered domains.”

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