China scores 50/100 toward Malawi (neutrality or uncertainty), while Malawi scores 50/100 back.
The provided coverage does not mention Chinese state actions, diplomatic engagement, or policy toward Malawi; it only cites a criminal arrest of an individual, which does not indicate a state-level posture.
The coverage describes a routine police arrest of a Chinese citizen for unlicensed business operations, with no evidence of specific diplomatic pressure, hostility, or specific favor toward the Chinese government.