China's Ambassador to Maldives Highlights Country's Development Achievements

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Ambassador Kong Xianhua delivered a keynote speech on 'Why China' at the Maldivian Parliament on August 12, 2025, before an audience of over 40 members of parliament, including the majority party leader Falah. In his speech, Ambassador Kong presented China's achievements in various fields, including economy, technology, education, and poverty reduction, highlighting the country's remarkable development progress.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ambassador Kong emphasized the importance of firm ideals and convictions and policy continuity in China's development achievements.
  • He highlighted China's achievements in economy, science and technology, education, poverty reduction, and other fields with detailed data and vivid examples.
  • China reviewed the development of China-Malaysia relations and envisioned the broad prospects for building a China-Malaysia community with a shared future.
  • Ambassador Kong had in-depth exchanges with parliamentarians on cooperation in the fields of economy, tourism, environment, education, and healthcare.
  • The Malaysian side expressed admiration for China's development achievements and expressed its willingness to strengthen exchanges of governance experience with China.

Statistics:

  • Over 40 members of parliament attended Ambassador Kong's speech, including the majority party leader Falah.
  • China has made significant achievements in poverty reduction, with notable progress in education, economy, technology, and other fields.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China. (n.d.). The Ambassador to the Maldives Delivers a Speech at the Maldivian Parliament.