International relationsMalaysia reaffirms One China policy, rejects Taiwan independence
Anwar and Li agree to use bilateral dialogue in South China Sea disputes
Chinese Premier Li Qiang, center left, and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim make their way to a business luncheon in Kuala Lumpur on June 20. (Photo by Malaysian prime minister's office)
NORMAN GOH and HAKIMIE AMRIE, Nikkei staff writers
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia has reiterated its support for China's sovereignty over Taiwan, rejecting calls for the independence of the island, according to a joint statement issued on Thursday by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Chinese Premier Li Qiang.