Source: Xinhuanet
The week of Oct 1 is always a joyous time in China. Known as Golden Week, it is one of three week-long holidays throughout the year where students get a break from school and workers from their jobs. Everyone travels to their hometowns to spend time with family and/or visit historical sites and cities. It's importance surrounds the first of the month; the birthday of the PRC. This year, communist China turns 60.
Not only are our own ethnic Chinese of Chicago celebrating this historic event, but in addition so is Malaysia.
As posted early in this blog, Malaysia wants to keep ties with its ally friendly and close. The country has gone about this in numerous ways. Majid Ahmad Khan, former Malaysian ambassador to China and current president of Malaysia-China Friendship Association (MCFA), said:
"I hope, for many years to come, the Malaysia-China relation will go stronger and stronger, particularly in economic relations and diplomacy, as well as in our regional understanding . . . I would like to take this opportunity to convey, on behalf of our association, the heartiest congratulations to the people and government of China for the excellent achievements."
He added one of the greatest accomplishments of China to date has been the country's ability to drastically lower the poverty rate. While this may be the case for both China and Malaysia, critics state human rights abuse still has a long road ahead.
by: Calaya Van Dreel
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