In 2022, China stayed Malaysia's top trading partner for the 14th year in a row, showing its enduring importance in Malaysia's economy. China's share of Malaysia's total trade reached 17.1%, expanding significantly by 15.6% to RM487.13 billion compared to the previous year. Notably, China emerged as Malaysia's largest source of imports, accounting for 21.3% of the total, with a remarkable 20.7% increase to RM276.5 billion.