Officials from Sabah take a closer look at high-tech exhibits in the Guangxi Science and Technology Museum. [Photo by Chen Guanyan/China News Service]

Senior officials from the state of Sabah in Malaysia - responsible for science, technology and innovation there - visited the Guangxi Science and Technology Museum on July 9.

At the museum, they saw a preview of the upcoming China Science and Technology Museum's international tour in Sabah.

The interactive science popularization exhibits, inflatable mobile ball screen cinema, 3D printer and absorbing science experiment show on display reportedly left an enduring impression on the delegation.

The China Science and Technology Museum's international tour has been held in the countries of Myanmar and Cambodia.

It's said to have made great contributions to the positive exploration of international scientific and cultural exchanges.

The year 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Malaysia comprehensive strategic partnership.

The Guangxi Beibu Gulf Economic Zone and Malaysia have maintained strong relations for years, established sister port relations and launched the "Two Countries, Twin Parks" initiative.

In recent years, the two sides have witnessed more frequent people-to-people exchanges and closer commerce and trade and Malaysia has become an important economic partner of Guangxi.

Sabah officials that their state would take the tour as an opportunity to explore new models for practical cooperation with Guangxi.

That's especially in the field of science and technology, with technological innovation to help social progress and benefit people in both regions.