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Singapore
Singapore-China ties must not cross ‘red line’, ex-diplomat says
Bilahari Kausikan says the projection of Chinese influence through overseas diaspora is a reality that must be managed.
18 Nov 2025 - 8:11PM
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Singapore
How Singapore’s green shipping vision is gaining traction, with China’s help
14 Nov 2025 - 11:43AM
China’s military
China will work with Singapore on regional stability, top military officer says
18 Sep 2025 - 4:38AM
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Singapore
Singapore’s Shanmugam meets China envoy for bilateral, security talks
Their meeting comes after the Chinese embassy took issue with local media linking cyberthreat group UNC3886 to China last month.
9 Aug 2025 - 2:59PM
Singapore
Singapore stresses deeper ties with China, US amid shift in global order
Home Affairs Minister Shanmugam said small nations like Singapore must develop even deeper relationships globally as trade tensions rise.
9 Jul 2025 - 12:30PM
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Singapore
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Singapore can play a greater role in shaping post-unipolar world
If it chooses to embrace its strengths, Singapore is one of the few actors trusted enough to lay the foundation for a more just global order.
6 Jul 2025 - 8:15PM
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Singapore
Why Singapore refused to be a ‘Third China’ – and how Lee Kuan Yew made it clear
In his new book, veteran editor Cheong Yip Seng recalls how Lee Kuan Yew drew a diplomatic line that defined Singapore’s independent path.
6 Jul 2025 - 9:49AM
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China-Singapore relations a steadying force amid global uncertainty
Singapore leader’s visit to Beijing signals a healthy appreciation by both countries of the need to enhance mutual trust and cooperation.
2 Jul 2025 - 6:45AM
China-Asean relations
Asean can ‘shape its own destiny’ amid US-China rivalry: Singapore PM Wong
At ‘Summer Davos’, Singaporean leader Lawrence Wong says Southeast Asia rejects zero-sum competition and embraces engagement with all powers.
25 Jun 2025 - 8:12PM
China-Asean relations
Xi urges Singapore to join China on ‘right side of history’ as PM Wong visits
As global trade tensions escalate, Chinese president encourages Singapore’s leader to promote an ‘equal multipolar world’.
24 Jun 2025 - 6:12PM
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China-Asean relations
China looks to Singapore to help secure supply chains from US trade war turmoil
In talks with city state’s prime minister, Chinese premier says both countries must uphold ‘true multilateralism’.
23 Jun 2025 - 10:12PM
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China-Asean relations
Singapore leader’s visit gives China chance to pitch itself as reliable partner
Lawrence Wong’s visit takes place under the shadow of threatened US tariffs that have given Beijing an opening to rally support.
20 Jun 2025 - 7:10PM
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Singapore
Singapore tells nations to ‘build bridges’ with China to avoid misconception
Chan Chun Sing told the Shangri-La Dialogue that Beijing should also understand how the rest of the world ‘perceives’ the superpower.
1 Jun 2025 - 4:49PM
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Singapore
‘Friendly neighbour’: China premier congratulates Singapore’s Wong on win
Singapore and China are marking 35 years of bilateral diplomatic ties this year.
24 May 2025 - 2:15PM
Singapore
‘Not what I said’: Singapore actress Eleanor Lee denies ‘idiot’ Chinese comment
Eleanor Lee addresses a leaked audio controversy, denying derogatory remarks about Chinese nationals, expressing gratitude for her career in China.
12 May 2025 - 4:36PM
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Singapore
3 men in Singapore charged over Nvidia server fraud linked to China
The suspects are accused of misrepresenting the actual end-user of the hardware, highlighting intermediaries’ role in global chip distribution.
28 Feb 2025 - 3:21PM
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Foreigners in China
China grants Asean tour groups visa-free access to Yunnan travel hub
Tourists from Southeast Asian bloc countries may visit Xishuangbanna – known for ethnic minority cultures – for up to six days.
10 Feb 2025 - 4:14PM
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China’s military drills
China and Pakistan talk security as they target terrorism against belt and road
Top Chinese military official meets Pakistani counterpart in wake of attacks against Chinese interests in the South Asian country.
28 Nov 2024 - 11:40PM
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China-Asean relations
Keep faith in China’s economic prospects, Xi Jinping tells ex- Singapore leader
The Chinese leader praised Lee Hsien Loong’s long-term support for cooperation with Beijing during the latter’s visit to China.
26 Nov 2024 - 9:28PM
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China-Asean relations
Never underestimate the Chinese people, ex-Singapore leader Lee says
Lee says it is ‘unwise’ to write the country off, citing its ability to plan for the long term during a visit to the eastern city of Suzhou.
25 Nov 2024 - 7:21PM
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China-Asean relations
Singapore’s former prime minister Lee Hsien Loong set for six-day China trip
Lee, now a senior minister, was one of China’s most frequently visiting foreign leaders during his 20 years at the helm from 2004.
22 Nov 2024 - 6:51PM
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Singapore
Singapore’s PM Wong and China’s Vice-Premier Ding reaffirm close ties
Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang met with Singapore’s leaders to discuss partnerships in areas such as trade and sustainable development.
11 Nov 2024 - 7:27PM
Singapore
‘Unwise to write off China’ despite slowing economy: Singapore’s ex-PM Lee
Senior minister shares assessment of China’s economy, Sino-US ties and ‘Singapore washing’ of companies at FutureChina Global Forum.
18 Oct 2024 - 11:29PM
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China’s military
Singapore defence chief’s Beijing trip seen to highlight US-China balancing act
Singaporean Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen raises South China Sea issue in speech at Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, hopes ‘dialogue will continue’.
13 Sep 2024 - 7:50PM
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Singapore
China and Singapore must boost coordination as ‘stabilising forces’: Wang
Beijing’s top diplomat tells counterpart their countries can build on their strategic partnership in a world beset by turmoil and chaos.
10 Sep 2024 - 1:30AM
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China-Asean relations
South China Sea: China and Singapore embark on bigger joint navy exercise
Drills ‘enhance mutual trust and friendship, and promote practical exchanges’ between militaries, says Chinese defence ministry spokesman.
4 Sep 2024 - 1:15PM
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Singapore
Singapore Navy frigate arrives in China’s Zhanjiang for bilateral exercise
Next month’s Exercise Maritime Cooperation will include shore and sea phases for both navies to conduct drills and professional exchanges.
29 Aug 2024 - 8:20PM
Belt and Road Initiative
Energy sector in focus as Xinjiang party chief meets Temasek executives
Both traditional energy sources and new ones such as wind and solar power feature in talks as Xinjiang eyes foreign investment.
21 Aug 2024 - 10:00AM
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