Otaviano Canuto, senior Fellow at the Policy Center for the New South and former vice president and executive director at the World Bank, pointed out that China’s recent plans bolster household and business confidence. While Dato’ Ong Chong Yi, executive director of the BRICAP, expressed his hope of collaboration between China and Malaysia as he reflected on the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations.

　　Brett Raymond O'Riley, former chief executive of the Employers & Manufacturers Association (EMA) expressed hopes for new momentum between New Zealand and China in the coming year.

　　All of them wish everyone in China a happy and prosperous 2025.