The governments of Malaysia and China seek to strengthen bilateral relations between both countries especially in the maritime domain. Both states want to promote cooperation between the two countries in the sectors of economy, connectivity, security, energy, and sustainability. Maritime cooperation between think tanks help cement the bond shared by both states at the Track 2 level. The conference is part of MIMA’s Research Project studying areas of cooperation in the maritime domain to strengthen bilateral relations between Malaysia and China. The conference also seeks to discuss China’s contribution and responsibility to maintain a peaceful Asia-Pacific.