President H.E. Xi Jinping is ready to visit Malaysia in style as his Hongqi N701 is here
The official vehicle of the Chinese President, H.E. Xi Jinping, the prestigious Hongqi N70, has arrived in Malaysia ahead of his state visit from 15 to 17 April 2025. The arrival of the Hongqi N701, a custom-built luxury limousine designed specifically for China’s top leadership, signals the final preparations for what is expected to be a significant diplomatic union between the 2 countries.
But what brings President Xi Jinping to Malaysia at this time? What key discussions and agreements can we expect from this high-profile visit? President Xi’s visit marks an important chapter in the deepening of bilateral ties, especially as both nations celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations in 2025.
Moreover, with global attention focused on Southeast Asia’s role in regional development and China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), this visit could pave the way for new infrastructure, trade, and cultural exchange agreements. Plus with so many Chinese car brands in Malaysia all of a sudden, this could be the start of even more discounts for Chinese brands here.
The use of the Hongqi N701 throughout his stay not only highlights the symbolic importance of the visit but also underscores China’s emphasis on projecting national pride and diplomatic stature. Known for its blend of state-of-the-art technology, heavy armor, and elegant design, the vehicle is rarely seen outside of China, making its presence here all the more noteworthy.
On top of that, as anticipation builds, some key questions arise, like what will be the main agenda of President Xi’s meetings with Malaysian leaders? Are we likely to see new investments or announcements tied to the Belt and Road Initiative? Will any cultural or people-to-people cooperation programs be unveiled? How will this visit impact Malaysia’s position within ASEAN in terms of trade and diplomacy?
We may never know, or it may be a while before we do, but until then let’s all stay tuned and be ready for anything.
