China–Malaysia relations

China–Malaysia relations

China

Malaysia
Diplomatic mission
Chinese Embassy, Kuala LumpurMalaysian Embassy, Beijing
Envoy
Ambassador Ouyang YujingAmbassador Norman Muhamad
China–Malaysia relations
Simplified Chinese中马关系
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhōng mǎ guānxì

The People's Republic of China (PRC) and Malaysia established diplomatic relations in May 1974. The PRC has its embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and consulate-general offices in George Town, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching and Singapore. Malaysia maintains its embassy in Beijing, as well as consulate offices in Kunming, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Xi'an and Hong Kong. The two countries are also bounded by the historical presence of Chinese people in Malaysia, which is currently the second largest Chinese diaspora around the world. Both countries are claimants in the South China Sea dispute and in recent times has resulted in friction.