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Borneo Post
23-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Guizhou hopes to enhance cooperation with Sabah
Phoong (center, front row) with the Guizhou Provincial Government delegation and SCCC representatives. KOTA KINABALU (July 23): A delegation from the Guizhou Provincial Foreign Affairs Office visited Sabah and expressed a desire to establish a friendly provincial-state relationship between Guizhou and Sabah. This proposal received positive responses from Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Christina Liew and Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe. Both sides look forward to greater cooperation and exchanges in areas such as economy, culture, trade, tourism and people-to-people relations, to promote bilateral economic collaboration. Arranged by the Sabah China Chamber of Commerce (SCCC), the Guizhou delegation on Tuesday paid courtesy visits to Christina and Phoong. Deputy Director-General of the Guizhou Provincial Foreign Affairs Office, Liu Baochang, conveyed to both ministers Guizhou's hopes to deepen and broaden cooperation in economic, cultural and tourism fields. He also presented Guizhou's strengths and characteristics, including the province's six major industrial bases – new energy power batteries and materials R&D and production, computing power infrastructure and liquor production, among others – highlighting the integration of scientific innovation and industrial development. In the realm of technology, Guizhou is home to data centers for Apple and Huawei. It also hosts the globally renowned 'Sky Eye' (the 500-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope). Guizhou is advancing its new energy industry with developments in trucks, cars and batteries. In traditional sectors, it is the home of Moutai liquor and has over seven million acres of tea plantations. The province has also made significant achievements in ecological and tourism development. Liu revealed that the Guizhou government is encouraging enterprises to expand cooperation with Central Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia. Thus, this visit was specifically intended to explore collaborative opportunities and promote the establishment of a friendly provincial-state relationship. He also expressed hope that the two ministers could visit Guizhou in the near future for firsthand experience and to further advance the friendly ties. Christina Liew (first right) having a discussion with Liu Baochang and Frankie Liew. During the meeting, Christina welcomed the Guizhou delegation and expressed her hope for deeper exchanges, particularly in eco-tourism and the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program. 'We appreciate the visit from the Guizhou delegation, which gives us the opportunity to learn more about another beautiful province in China. We also hope there will be more collaborative opportunities in the future,' said the minister, who looks forward to formalizing the establishment of friendly ties. Christina introduced Sabah's tourism advantages, including its natural beauty and abundant resources. She emphasized the state government's commitment to preserving the natural forests and wildlife. Most major tourist sites in Sabah remain largely untouched and natural. She also revealed that the Sabah government is planning to build a 65-acre cultural center in Kinarut to allow the state's 35 indigenous ethnic groups to construct their own iconic structures, preserving and showcasing their unique cultural heritage and enriching Sabah's tourism offerings. During his meeting with the Guizhou delegation, Phoong emphasized that Sabah is moving beyond traditional industries and toward a path of industrialization and diversification, aiming for a leapfrogging development model to spur economic growth. He highlighted the concept of 'No Wealth Without Industry' and underscored the importance of industrialization for Sabah's economic future. The state government is actively enhancing infrastructure. All Sabah-related packages under the Pan Borneo Highway are expected to commence this year. Upgrading works at Kota Kinabalu International Airport will begin within the next one–two months, and Tawau Airport will begin its enhancement project next month. He also shared that Sepangar Port will undergo upgrades that will double its container handling capacity from 500,000 to 1.2 million TEUs annually upon completion. In terms of electricity supply, the state government plans to increase capacity by 700 MW by 2030, including the construction of Malaysia's first wind power plant. 'Sabah is transforming through new technologies!' said Phoong. He also extended an invitation to the Guizhou delegation and enterprises to participate in the Second Sabah-China Expo on November 21–23 this year. Datuk Frankie Liew, president of the Sabah China Chamber of Commerce (SCCC), noted that the Guizhou delegation is a high-level team comprising leaders from several important agencies including the Foreign Affairs Office, Department of Commerce, Federation of Industry and Commerce, and municipal governments. He believes this visit will foster pragmatic cooperation and help identify future opportunities. 'Combining the resources and strengths of Guizhou and Sabah, I'm confident we can enhance economic growth on both sides,' said Frankie. He remarked that although Guizhou and Sabah are geographically located in different regions of China and Malaysia, they both enjoy rich natural resources, diverse cultural heritages, and robust tourism assets. He hopes both sides can explore more platforms and opportunities for cooperation in promotion, ecological protection and cultural exchanges. 'In the future, we hope to deepen cooperation in cultural and creative industries, environmental technologies, and jointly promote green development to build a better tomorrow,' added Frankie. Also present at the meeting were SCCC Deputy President Brett Chua, Vice Presidents Ir. Ts. KJ Tan, JP, Datuk Jonathan Koh, JP, Chiew Heng Hock and Tan Siew Ling, and CEO of Invest Sabah, Dr Firdausi Suffian.
The Herald
30-06-2025
- Climate
- The Herald
Heavy rain hits China's flood-stricken Guizhou for second time in a week
Heavy rain struck China's southwestern Guizhou province again on Saturday, half-submerging the flood-stricken riverside city of Rongjiang for a second time in a week and prompting the evacuation of residents to higher ground. Located at the confluence of three rivers and home to 300,000 residents, Rongjiang was inundated last week by record downpours that left six dead and forced more than 80,000 people to flee their homes. The amount of rain that fell over 72-hours was double the city's average for June. In response to the new round of flooding, authorities raised the city's flood emergency response level to the highest level on Saturday. The benchmark hydrological station on one of the rivers estimated the peak water level would hit 253.5m at about 5pm, exceeding the safety threshold by 2m, state broadcaster CCTV said. Last week the peak water level reached 256.7m, the highest since 1954, the Guizhou provincial government said in a statement to Reuters on Friday, blaming 'the extreme climate' for the flooding. The floods in southwest China are set to hit local economies. Rongjiang was removed from the national poverty list in 2020. It saw an unexpected tourism boom after a local soccer league nicknamed 'Village Super League' became a social media sensation, attracting thousands of fans and tourists. On Tuesday last week, the soccer pitch was up to 7m under water. China has battled with summer floods for millennia, but some scientists said climate change is resulting in heavier and more frequent rain. Massive flooding could set off unforeseen 'black swan' events with dire consequences such as dam collapses, Chinese officials said. In southern China over the past two days, 13 major rivers in Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi and Hainan were hit by storms and had risen above their warning levels, CCTV reported, quoting the ministry of water resources on Saturday.
The Sun
30-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025 to drive green transformation
GUIYANG: The Guizhou Provincial Government has confirmed that the Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025 will take place from July 5 to 6 in Guiyang, China. The event, approved by the State Council, will centre on 'Harmonious Coexistence between Humans and Nature – Discussing Global Development and Green Transformation.' Organised by the People's Government of Guizhou Province, the forum is expected to welcome around 800 delegates. As China's only national and international platform dedicated to eco-civilisation, the event has gained global recognition over its 12 previous editions. This year's forum aims to foster dialogue, partnerships, and actionable solutions in sustainable development and ecological governance. The agenda includes an opening ceremony, thematic forums, off-site visits, green investment promotions, and showcases of new environmental technologies. A key highlight is the expanded role of international organisations, marking the first major collaboration since 2018. Out of 20 thematic forums, 11 will involve international participation, with four independently hosted by global entities. The forum aligns with major climate initiatives, addressing themes from COP16 and COP29. It will emphasise climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation, and practical cooperation. China plans to share its eco-civilisation and green transformation experiences, particularly with Global South nations, to strengthen sustainable development ties. The event also aims to tackle three critical environmental challenges through collective action. Guizhou is positioning itself as a hub for green innovation, seeking to attract investment and drive high-quality development.
Barnama
30-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025 To Focus On Green Transformation
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The Guizhou Provincial Government has announced that the Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025 will be convened from July 5 to 6 in the provincial capital of Guiyang, following approval by the State Council of China. Hosted by the People's Government of Guizhou Province, the two-day event will carry the theme "Harmonious Coexistence between Humans and Nature – Discussing Global Development and Green Transformation" and is expected to draw approximately 800 delegates, according to a statement. As China's sole national and international forum focused on the theme of eco-civilisation, the Eco Forum Global Guiyang has steadily built its profile over the course of 12 previous editions, earning growing attention on the global stage. Organisers aim to position this year's iteration as a dynamic platform for dialogue, partnership, and actionable outcomes, particularly in the realm of sustainable development and ecological governance. Preparations for the forum are reportedly progressing in an orderly fashion, with a rich programme of activities scheduled, including the opening ceremony, thematic forums, off-site visits, promotional displays, green investment promotion, and the debut of new environmental protection products and technologies. Notably, this year marks a significant step forward in international collaboration. For the first time since 2018, international organisations will play a substantive role in shaping the forum's agenda. Of the 20 planned thematic forums, 11 will feature participation by international entities, with four forums to be independently hosted by these organisations. The forum also serves as an extension of China's engagement with major multilateral climate processes. It is expected to respond to key themes arising from global environmental conferences such as COP16 and COP29, with a focus on practical cooperation in areas including climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation. A core objective of the 2025 edition is to share China's experience in eco-civilisation and green transformation, particularly with developing nations across the Global South, reinforcing cooperation in sustainable development. The forum also seeks to catalyse global efforts to address what it identifies as the three pressing environmental challenges. Through this initiative, Guizhou is positioning itself as a hub for international green collaboration and innovation, seeking to 'pool wisdom' and 'attract investment', empowering new quality productivity and high-quality development.
