On September 17, Chinese Embassy in Malaysia held the 2026 "Bring Consular Protection to Travel Agencies" Themed Briefing, participated by representatives from Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) of Malaysia and the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), among other organizations, as well as close to 300 industry players.

Minister-Counsellor Wang Jiarong, who delivered a speech on behalf of the Embassy, said that since the implementation of the mutual visa agreement between China and Malaysia, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Malaysia has continued to increase, reaching 3.13 million in the first seven months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 15%. It is hoped that travel agencies will enhance their understanding of consular protection, provide effective safety reminders, ensure emergency coordination mechanisms in place, and make certain the safe travels of Chinese tourists.

MOTAC representative Nuwal said that Malaysia stands ready to strengthen cooperation with the Embassy and create a safer, more comfortable travel experience for Chinese tourists.

Representatives from the Embassy and other organizations spoke on consular protection, tourism policies, operation compliance, and dispute management, among other topics. Participants remarked that the briefing was practical and beneficial, and will further enhance their service and support capabilities to better safeguard the safety, rights, and interests of Chinese tourists.