Anwar said Malaysia is not tilting towards China, but geographically the country is closer, and the US is equally important and a traditional ally.

The PM also said better ties between China and the US would mean immense benefit to Asean countries, including Malaysia.

Anwar told CGTN that the world anticipates Xi-Biden meeting with hope. Anwar adds that common understanding of respect and collaboration between China and the U.S. will be beneficial not only to the two sides but to the whole world.