China and Malaysia Bridge Cultural Divide Through Music
CGTN conducted interviews with Iskandar bin Sarudin, president of One Belt One Road Malaysia, Adam Yu, CEO of Winland International Finance Center, and Malaysian pianist Claudia Yang, discussing their perspectives on China-Malaysia relations during the "Malaysia Truly Asia Concert" held in Hangzhou on September 8.
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On September 8, a concert commemorating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia took place at the Winland International Financial Center in Hangzhou.
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been pivotal in fostering international cooperation and strengthening ties between China and Malaysia. Iskandar bin Sarudin, president of One Belt One Road Malaysia, emphasized that the BRI is designed to boost global trade and economic collaboration by establishing connections across Asia, Europe, and Africa through infrastructural developments, trade pacts, and cultural exchanges.
In the past ten years, the BRI has facilitated the completion of numerous significant infrastructure endeavors in its participating nations, including the East Coast Railway Link (ECRL) in Malaysia. Sarudin highlighted the substantial completion of the ECRL and the mutual satisfaction with the advancements made.
Winland International, the organizer of the event, has significantly contributed to promoting the arts, humanities, and cultural interactions between Malaysia and China. "Though we speak different languages, music can link the two nations together via its tunes and inner meaning, and we sincerely want more people to come to Hangzhou to experience the exhibitions and concerts with us," remarked Adam Yu, CEO of Winland.
At the event, Malaysian pianist Claudia Yang captivated the audience with her rendition of "The Dream of the Red Chamber" piano concerto.
Yang, a Malaysian residing in Beijing with her family, spoke about the profound connectivity music offers across cultures and languages, conveying emotions and shared narratives. "As a Malaysian and a daughter-in-law of China, I feel the need to devote more time to bridge the cultural gaps between the two countries," she stated.
Debra A Smith for TROIB News
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been pivotal in fostering international cooperation and strengthening ties between China and Malaysia. Iskandar bin Sarudin, president of One Belt One Road Malaysia, emphasized that the BRI is designed to boost global trade and economic collaboration by establishing connections across Asia, Europe, and Africa through infrastructural developments, trade pacts, and cultural exchanges.
In the past ten years, the BRI has facilitated the completion of numerous significant infrastructure endeavors in its participating nations, including the East Coast Railway Link (ECRL) in Malaysia. Sarudin highlighted the substantial completion of the ECRL and the mutual satisfaction with the advancements made.
Winland International, the organizer of the event, has significantly contributed to promoting the arts, humanities, and cultural interactions between Malaysia and China. "Though we speak different languages, music can link the two nations together via its tunes and inner meaning, and we sincerely want more people to come to Hangzhou to experience the exhibitions and concerts with us," remarked Adam Yu, CEO of Winland.
At the event, Malaysian pianist Claudia Yang captivated the audience with her rendition of "The Dream of the Red Chamber" piano concerto.
Yang, a Malaysian residing in Beijing with her family, spoke about the profound connectivity music offers across cultures and languages, conveying emotions and shared narratives. "As a Malaysian and a daughter-in-law of China, I feel the need to devote more time to bridge the cultural gaps between the two countries," she stated.
Debra A Smith for TROIB News
