On March 5, 2026, Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) signed a memorandum of understanding with Malaysia’s Ministry of Communications in Kuala Lumpur, aimed at strengthening media cooperation and promoting cultural exchange. The ceremony was held at the headquarters of Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) and was jointly signed by RTHK Director of Broadcasting Angelina Kwan Yuen-yee (關婉儀) and newly appointed RTM Director-General Ashwad Ismail. According to Hong Kong media, the memorandum includes plans for joint productions showcasing cultural tourism in both Hong Kong and Malaysia. Kwan and Ashwad also discussed future collaboration under what RTHK described as the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, with Kwan saying that these agreements would help strengthen RTHK’s “international communication capabilities” (國際傳播能力) – a term closely associated with Beijing’s external propaganda strategy under Xi Jinping.
