Delivering a keynote speech at the launch of Malaysia's first commodities e-commerce trading platform on May 2, Mahathir said Malaysia's location in ASEAN and its long-standing cultural ties with China make it an ideal business partner in the sector.
Mahathir said the e-commerce trading platform would help the country leverage on its plan to become a regional trade bridge with China.
On April 24, Mahathir arrived in Beijing for a five-day working trip to China, during which he attended the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.
He met with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang and other high-ranking officials of China.
During the meetings, Mahathir said Malaysia is ready to promote cooperation with China across spheres, and work to enhance relations between ASEAN and China.
