On June 19, 2023, China and Malaysia signed several agreements, renewing a five-year economic cooperation pact and enabling fresh durian exports during Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit, which commemorated 50 years of diplomatic relations. The agreements span the digital economy, green development, housing, tourism, and communications, with the new pact focusing on strategic collaboration in trade, investment, agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure, and financial services until 2028. China also agreed to import fresh durians from Malaysia, subject to sanitary requirements. Additionally, the two nations will review visa-free travel arrangements, and China continues to be Malaysia's largest trading partner. Li's visit, part of a broader Asia-Pacific tour, includes meetings with Malaysia's King and a groundbreaking ceremony for the East Coast Rail Link, a significant project in China's Belt and Road Initiative.