Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s recent statement describing Taiwan as part of China has renewed debate over whether Kuala Lumpur is moving closer to Beijing. In an Al Jazeera interview earlier this month, Anwar said the position was universally recognised. Asked about possible Chinese use of force, he compared it with Malaysia using force to preserve its own territorial integrity if a state sought secession. He later said Malaysia respects China’s position but wants a peaceful resolution of tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
China welcomed the remarks, reiterating that Taiwan is an inseparable part of Chinese territory. Taiwan’s government condemned them, warning that what it called Anwar’s one-sided support for China could undermine Taiwanese companies’ confidence in investing in Malaysia. Taiwan-linked firms have significant investments in Malaysia’s semiconductor industry, while China is Malaysia’s largest trading partner and a major investor.
Analysts say Malaysia’s recognition of Taiwan as part of China is not new, tracing it to a 1974 joint statement establishing diplomatic relations. They also point to Malaysia’s continuing defence and trade ties with Western countries, including the Five Powers Defence Arrangements. Anwar’s calls to strengthen Sabah’s defence amid concerns over military developments in the Philippines may reflect border-security concerns rather than a pro-China strategic shift.
তাইওয়ানকে চীনের অংশ হিসেবে স্বীকার করে মালয়েশিয়ার প্রধানমন্ত্রী আনোয়ার ইব্রাহিমের সাম্প্রতিক মন্তব্যে দেশটির দীর্ঘদিনের জোটনিরপেক্ষ পররাষ্ট্রনীতি নিয়ে নতুন করে প্রশ্ন উঠেছে। যুক্তরাষ্ট্র ও চীনের প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বিতায় কুয়ালালামপুর কি ধীরে ধীরে বেইজিংয়ের দ
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