KUCHING, 11 Nov — The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) today warmly welcomed Mayor Hou Suyun and the Linshu County Economic Delegation for an official courtesy visit aimed at deepening friendship and cooperation between Kuching South and Linshu County, China.
Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng extended a heartfelt greeting to Mayor Hou and her delegation, expressing appreciation for their commitment to fostering stronger city-to-city relations. He highlighted that the visit represents not only diplomatic goodwill but also the shared commitment to advancing practical collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the established sister-city framework.
Mayor Wee noted that Kuching South, as one of Sarawak’s leading economic hubs, boasts rich natural resources, a well-developed supply chain, and an emerging digital economy. These strengths, he said, align naturally with Linshu’s robust manufacturing base and its reputation for excellence in wicker-woven crafts and industrial innovation.
“The friendship between our two cities provides a strong foundation for cooperation in areas such as agricultural product processing, logistics collaboration, and creative industry exchanges,” Mayor Wee said. “Together, we can build sustainable partnerships that bring mutual economic and cultural benefits to our people.”
A highlight of the event was the signing of the Crafts Cooperation Framework Agreement between the Linshu County Wicker Woven Crafts Chamber of Commerce and the Society Atelier Sarawak. This significant milestone marks the beginning of a closer partnership that will merge Linshu’s industrial expertise with Sarawak’s deep-rooted artisanal traditions.
Through this agreement, both sides aim to create a technical exchange platform and business matching mechanism that will empower artisans, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals from both regions to co-develop innovative designs and access wider international markets.
Mayor Wee also emphasised that platforms like the Linyi–Kuching Economic and Trade Conference can serve as vital avenues to further enhance cooperation in trade, tourism, and cultural exchange between Linshu and Kuching.
“Sarawak takes pride in its cultural diversity and craftsmanship — from rattan weaving to beadwork — which truly reflect our people’s creativity and resilience,” he added.
The visit and cooperation framework symbolise a new chapter in the growing relationship between Kuching South and Linshu County, paving the way for stronger economic ties, cultural understanding, and shared progress under the spirit of friendship and collaboration.
