STORY: Chinese companies under spotlight at Malaysian smart technology expo
SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 19, 2024
DATELINE: Nov. 20, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:43
LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur
CATEGORY: MARKET/INDUSTRY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of opening ceremony of the Smart Nation Expo 2024
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LINDA CHI, Sales director for the Asia-Pacific marketing department, Shenzhen Infypower Co., Ltd
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YU MIN, Senior sales manager for Southeast Asia, Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.
4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GOBIND SINGH DEO, Malaysia's Digital Minister

STORYLINE:

Chinese tech companies participating in the Smart Nation Expo 2024 drew great interest on Tuesday with electric vehicles (EV), charging station manufacturers, and solutions and management providers at the forefront.

The expo is a leading technology showcase, envisioning a future transformed by interconnected innovations in smart cities, sustainable agriculture, and electric mobility. It is expected to draw over 21,000 industry professionals from Nov. 19 to Nov. 21 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Center.
   
Several Chinese EV makers have successfully entered the Malaysian market, with BYD, Chery and Great Wall Motor having introduced several models, drawing interest and sales, while driving the demand for charging infrastructure and charging solutions.

Among these solution providers was Shenzhen Infypower Co., Ltd, a power supply and power system solution for the renewable energy industry specialist, whose charging stations drew interest as Malaysia is embarking on an EV infrastructure drive.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LINDA CHI, Sales director for the Asia-Pacific marketing department, Shenzhen Infypower Co., Ltd
"At present, we are seeking local channels and partners in Malaysia. Through our various charging and energy storage products, we hope to provide more convenient energy services."
    
Meanwhile, Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. (LEAD), a global leading provider of new energy intelligent manufacturing turnkey solutions, expressed strong anticipation for expanding its presence in Southeast Asia and tapping into the Malaysian market.
                           
SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YU MIN, Senior sales manager for Southeast Asia, Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.
"With the development of the EV industry, the market demand for batteries has been growing steadily. We aim to introduce some of China's emerging technologies into the market by collaborating with equipment suppliers, thereby guiding the overall industry trend."

Malaysia's Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo, who officiated at the expo and delivered the opening speech, said Malaysia will continue to pursue the adoption of new technologies and indeed has set its sights on becoming a regional hub in a variety of sectors going beyond just EVs and artificial intelligence.

SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GOBIND SINGH DEO, Malaysia's Digital Minister
"The Ministry of Digital is looking towards enhancing this effort to build an ecosystem that provides Malaysia with a structure that enables us to all capitalize on technology as we move ahead."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuala Lumpur.
(XHTV)