China has remained Brunei's largest source of foreign investment for consecutive years and one of its top three
trading partners. In the first seven months of this year, bilateral trade between China and Brunei reached
USD1.636 billion, said Ambassador of China to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo. He said this in his welcoming
remark at a reception celebrating the 76th anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China at a
hotel in Gadong on Thursday evening.
"Our flagship Belt and Road cooperation projects, such as Hengyi Industries Sdn Bhd as continue to operate at a
high standard while moving to the 2nd phase. The expansion of Muara Port is also progressing steadily. The two
countries have also announced visa exemption to each other, making people-to-people exchanges more
frequent and convenient," he said.
He also shared, "The launching ceremony of Smart and Green Classroom donated by Chinese Huawei was at
Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Masa Secondary School. In the classroom lit by solar power, I saw children
exploring the smart equipment with eyes full of curiosity and joy a reflection of their thirst for knowledge,
their dreams for the future, and their recognition of the China-Brunei friendship.
"We stand ready to work with Brunei to implement more livelihood projects and expand cooperation in the in
digital and green sectors, so that more seeds of friendship may take root in the hearts of our peoples, and more
tangible benefits can be achieved in the progress of economic diversification in Brunei. By joining hands
together, we can create an even brighter future for our bilateral relations."
Source: Borneo Bulletin
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October 16, 2025
