Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Attend 28th China-ASEAN Summit in Malaysia

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Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has invited Chinese Premier Li Qiang to attend the 28th China-ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The summit, a key event in the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, will take place from October 26 to 28 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. This gathering is expected to be the largest ASEAN gathering since the bloc's founding in 1967, with global leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, in attendance. Li Qiang's visit marks his second to Malaysia this year and follows his visit in May for the ASEAN-China-GCC Summit.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the 28th China-ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from October 26 to 28.
  • The summit is part of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, taking place under Malaysia's ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship.
  • The summit will bring together leaders from the 10 ASEAN member states and dialogue partners, including the United States, China, Japan, and India.
  • Global leaders expected to attend include US President Donald Trump, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
  • Malaysia is hosting the summit for the fifth time, following previous chairmanships in 1977, 1997, 2005, and 2015.
  • Premier Li Qiang's visit marks his second to Malaysia this year, following his visit in May for the ASEAN-China-GCC Summit.

Statistics:

  • 28th China-ASEAN Summit and Related Summits: to take place from October 26 to 28 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits: to take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from October 26 to 28 under Malaysia's ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship.
  • Largest ASEAN gathering since the bloc's founding in 1967: expected to be the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.

Sources:

  • BERNAMA News Agency (2025, October 24)
  • Chinese Foreign Ministry's official website (n.d.) (no date mentioned in the original text)
  • BERNAMA News Agency (2025, October 24)