Malaysia Says to Host China’s Xi From April 15

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged China and Vietnam on Monday to "be impervious to all interference" in managing their maritime disputes.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will begin a three-nation weeklong tour of Southeast Asia beginning on April 14, 2025. (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP)

Malaysia’s government announced Wednesday it will host Chinese President Xi Jinping for a three-day visit next week, as the two countries grapple with tariffs imposed by the United States.

The state visit will go from April 15 to 17, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said.

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