Mahathir China

Taking anti-China positions is easy for politicians in opposition. Things get more complicated once they take office.

A closer look at the significance of a recent develop within Sino-Malaysian relations.

Though the new government is recalibrating its ties with Washington and Beijing, it is premature to conclude that major change is underway.

A closer look at mounting evidence about an alleged deal between China and the former Malaysian government and its wider significance for ties.

The landmark arrangement was in the headlines again within the wider security relationship.

While his views may be well-known, how they will translate into the conduct of foreign policy in a ‘New Malaysia’ is less clear.

…The more they stay the same.

The voyage spotlighted the quick high-level engagement between the two sides as the new Malaysian government’s foreign policy takes shape.

A look at the progress of an old deal under new political realities.

A closer look at how bilateral ties will likely shape up under the new government in the coming years.