China-Malaysia joint lab for palm oil highlights growing tech partnership under BRI

industrial cooperation between the two countries. Palm oil is an important sector within the agricultural trade cooperation between China and Malaysia. Malaysia is one of the world’s top producers of palm oil, while China has become an important export market for Malaysian palm oil. This trade not only bolsters the bilateral economy but also contributes positively to the stability and development of the global supply chain. According to an article on the website of the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC), its CEO Belvinder Sron stated that in 2023, Malaysia exported 3.05 million tons of palm products to China, predominantly palm oil and oleochemicals. Collaboration between the two countries spans the entire industry chain, from crude palm oil exports to downstream processing. The establishment of the joint laboratory is expected to enhance the ability to address the technical challenges in the ongoing process of industrial development. In recent years, as the industry has evolved, ...