China’s Charm Offensive: Too Late?

Dr Carmelo Ferlito, CEO, Center for Market Education

25-Mar-25 12:00

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Foreign investors are pulling back, capital is flowing out, and recently, China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng met with CEOs of Apple, Pfizer, and Mastercard in a bid to rebuild confidence. What’s really going on beneath the surface of this latest charm offensive, and what does it mean for Malaysia and the region?

From shifting supply chains to rising geopolitical risks, we explore whether ASEAN nations like Malaysia are ready to seize the moment with insights from Dr Carmelo Ferlito, CEO of the Center for Market Education.

Produced by: Richard Bradbury, Carol Wong

Presented by: Richard Bradbury

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Categories: politics, international, markets, economy, investments

Tags: China FDI, geopolitcal tensions, China plus one, malaysia trade, foreign investment, investor confidence,

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