Malaysia-China relations at the best level in history - Najib

Relations between China and Malaysia is now at the highest level in history, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

This was agreed by Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting with him in Manila, in the Philippines, Tuesday.

"Xi says China will give top priority to relations with Malaysia, as well as to continue to give its support to efforts to enhance strategic relations between both countries," said Najib in his latest posting in his blog, najibrazak.com Wednesday night.

Apart from that, during the meeting, Xi also explained on the economic reformation being implemented in China, he added.

"Among the important things he touched was on China's intention to double the economic size and per capita income by 2020 based on the 2010 benchmark," he said.

"Although the rate of economic growth in China is slower, but he is confident of china achieving the seven percent rate this year,' he added.

The prime minister said Xi Jinping also express appreciation to Malaysia as ASEAN chairman and wanted to also be involved in making ASEAN an economic community.

"The Chinese President wants to see the ASEAN Community to be finalised soon. Besides the ASEAN Community, China also shows high interest in the bid for the Malaysia-Singapore High-Speed Train Project," he added.

On the South China Sea issue, Najib said China appreciated the "silent diplomacy" stand taken by Malaysia.

"Our priority is to not create tension, but to emphasise the importance of maintaining peace and harmony," said Najib.