Malaysia says respects multilateralism, will continue to engage China, EU, U.S

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysia respects the principle of multilateralism and will continue to engage with trading partners such as China, the European Union and the United States, its trade minister said on Monday. 

Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz was responding to remarks by China's commerce ministry warning countries against striking a deal with the United States at Beijing's expense.    

(Reporting by Danial Azhar; Editing by Martin Petty)