"It was extraordinary to have such a shared chemistry, a kindred spirit, because that's important as we build and forge our relationship that will be able to withstand the test of time," said Nurul Izzah Anwar, vice president of Malaysia's People's Justice Party.
As this year marks the 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations, Malaysia and China could bolster cooperation across different sectors and build a more robust relationship, she said.
For more, follow Xinhua Correspondent Ma Zheng's interview with Nurul Izzah.
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