Leaders say that missing aircraft will not affect bonds between the two nations

The missing Malaysia Airlines flight will not overshadow relations between Beijing and Kuala Lumpur, leaders of the two countries have declared through a series of high-profile events marking the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

Premier Li Keqiang told visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Thursday, "Chinese people say that at the age of 40 one should no longer have any doubts.