Viewing himself as a beneficiary of educational exchanges, Teo said scholarship programs have provided invaluable opportunities for young Malaysians to study abroad.

　　He said he hopes to return to Malaysia in the future to use the skills he has acquired in China, as well as the efficient work ethic and cultural insights he has gained.

　　As more students like him travel between the two countries, cooperation in education, technology and culture will only grow stronger, Teo said.

　　Yang Chengin Tianjin contributed to this story.