Malaysia be wantin' to buddy up with US, but no need to be fearin' China, says the Cap'n. Arrr!
2024-05-23
Arrr, Malaysian Cap'n Anwar Ibrahim be tellin' us that they be havin' no fear o' China! Aye, Malaysia be open to makin' friends across the seas, no need for a "China-phobia" policy aboard this ship!
Arrr, mateys! Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim be sayin' that his country be havin' no fear o' China, and be wantin' to work with both Beijing and Washington to settle their quarrels. China be a crucial neighbor as it be growin' in wealth and might."I be havin' fine relations with the United States, Japan, and South Korea, but it be best for Malaysia and the region to keep dealin' with China," he be sayin'.He be hopin' that China and the U.S. can settle their disputes and be askin' the U.S. to give up protectionism and respect competition.He be joinin' forces with Japan to boost cooperation in various areas, as Japan be seein' China's rise as a threat and be strengthenin' ties with ASEAN countries.He be callin' for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and be critiquin' the U.S. for not doin' enough to stop the bloodshed in Gaza.He be supportin' a peaceful resolution and the two-state solution for lasting peace.Anwar be likenin' the recent student protests in the U.S. in support of Palestine to the anti-war movements during the Vietnam War, showin' a shift in how the conflict be viewed.