On October 6, Chinese Consul General in Penang Zhou Youbin attended the 2026 ASEAN-China AI and Emerging Industry Cooperation and Business Matchmaking Forum. Also present were Deputy Chief Minister II of Penang YB Jagdeep Singh Deo, Former Minister of Transport of Malaysia Tan Sri Ong Tee Keat, Founder of the Artificial Intelligence International Institute Dr. James Ong, alongside representatives from various sectors.

In his address at the Forum, Consul General Zhou noted that artificial intelligence is profoundly transforming the way we live and work, bringing new development opportunities to countries around the world. President Xi Jinping has put forward important proposals on AI development and governance, contributing a Chinese solution to efforts to bridge the AI and digital divides and safeguard common security. China upholds the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, and actively promotes the sharing of AI benefits with countries of the Global South. China and Malaysia share similar approaches to innovation-driven AI development, safe and trusted governance, and inclusive sharing of benefits, with broad prospects for cooperation. The Chinese Consulate General in Penang will continue to serve as a bridge and a link, and help achieve more fruitful results in practical cooperation between China and ASEAN countries in artificial intelligence and emerging industries.