The China-Malaysia Youth Exchange Special Event was held in Dongguan on October 13 and 14, 2026. The event aimed to boost friendly exchanges between young people from Dongguan and Malaysia, and create more opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship, cultural exchange and mutual learning, and educational cooperation.
On the afternoon of October 13, the delegation visited the Dongguan Exhibition Hall to learn about the city’s transformation from an agricultural county into a world-famous manufacturing hub.
Then, delegation visited the Malaysia-China Friendship Garden at Dongguan Botanical Garden. Featuring a Melaka wooden house as the main exhibition hall, the garden displayed cultural items unique to Malaysia. After the visit, the group enjoyed a casual tea session and took part in fun interactive games right in the garden.
Harris Alwi, Consul General of Malaysia in Guangzhou, said that the future of Malaysia-China relations lies in the younger generation. He encouraged young people to learn about each other’s culture and build lasting friendships.
On October 14, the delegation visited the Dongguan Enterprises Going Global Service Center for a tour and discussions. At the sharing session, Tan Qiwei, Investment Officer at the Guangzhou Office of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), introduced Malaysia's business environment and relevant policies.
During the enterprise sharing segment, Zhang Lvmiao, Malaysia Project Lead of Guangdong Lianyu Logistics Co., Ltd., shared that the group has launched full-link logistics services from Southeast Asia to the US, offering one-stop solutions for local factories and cross-border sellers.
During the free discussion, young people and business representatives from both places had in-depth exchanges on market matching, innovation and entrepreneurship, and explored potential cooperation. Members of the delegation said the trip helped them make new friends and gain a clearer understanding of Dongguan's industrial strengths and cooperation opportunities.
