PM Lee on Singapore’s relations with the US and China | Interview with Lee Hsien Loong

While underlying tensions between the US and China will prevail for a long time, PM Lee said Singapore is fortunate to have good relations with both countries. Speaking to four journalists in his last interview as Prime Minister, Mr Lee highlighted initiatives that have advanced Singapore’s cooperation with both superpowers over the years.

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[ghteo]

I am afraid the Chinese are not fool. They don't believe what Singapore says (don't choose side but be friendly to both), but look at the facts. In their eyes, Singapore is the protected country by the US. Buying all military equipment from US and follow US's order, which I personally agree. In fact, I used to talk with some Chinese about this when I worked in China. Surprisingly, they feel Indonesians and Malaysians are friendly to China, but most of them don't like Singapore (because Singapore's military ties with the US). No choosing side becomes impossible later or sooner.

[kelvinkj]

Singapore is an independent sovereign country. ❤

[asdfgh-bswx]

There're different level of state relationship, Singapore and US are Strategic Partnership. Singapore and China mostly trade relation.

[alextee]

I’m only using right earphone piece and found that there’s no sound coming through.

[mikelawre]

By his answer, Singapore's Military is more closer with US than China! 🎉

[kckoay]

When the Ukraine War broke out, and on the pretext that “the UNSC resolution to condemn Russia’s aggression against Ukraine failed to pass due to Russia’s veto”, Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs announced that the small island state will act in concert with other “like-minded” countries (the U.S.and its handful of vassals actually) to impose appropriate sanctions and restrictions against Russia.

But what did Singapore do when Israel wages war against the helpless Palestinians? An atrocious invasion condemned by the entire world with the exception of the United States. What did Singapore do when the United States invaded countries with no capacity to fight back— Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan etc.?

[Lee.Hsien-Yung]

Since independence on August 9 1965, Singapore has leaned heavily towards the west, similar to the Republic of Korea during the dictatorial regime of Syngman Rhee.

[Adam-eiit]

He's trying hard no doubt but he's not even half of his father. His father was sharp and not trying to sound nice but right.

[leoh]

When you have a friend that is constantly making trouble it becomes very annoying. A good move is to unfriend such a person.

[rocktimes]

One famous saying of the lee Kuan yew, who is the father of Singapore, . He said quote... With american around I don't fear China.. Singapore should listen to him because Father knows Best

[lvjinbin]

why Singapore doesn't have Chinese naval base?

[devildevil]

Too many Bart Simpsons in the us cabinet House white

[tory]

Meritobinarism is the solution to jobless problems caused by technology...

[anziar]

S'poreans are very fortunate to be living in a safe and secure environment because the PAP govt has done a great job protecting the country against foreign interference.❤❤

[namelesswarrior]

PM Lee is not Bongbong, Fumio Kishida or Yoon Suk Yeol. He is his own man who makes his own decisions on behalf of the Singaporean People for their benefits.

[KatAles-cppc]

The interview can be perceived only by the left part of the brain

[yuema]

No one asked Mr Lee the question on behalf of Congressman Tom Cotton?... "Have you ever been a member of CCP?"

[DorJinTan]

Don't be so sure bout yr "friendship" with Uncle Sam, PM Lee...

[VR]

As long as people like Senator Tom Cotton avoid making news and impact in the US over considering Singapore as part of China due to xenophobia, Singapore will prefer the US over China. But the xenophobia is a real issue since anti-Chinese sentiment and "Yellow Peril" in the US has been consistent since the late 19th century and often seems ready to bubble up again at any point.

[yuantham]

The most intolerable thing about China is you can not choose your government, for the rich and well to do, they can take or leave, for ordinary citizens, no choice but live with it, so Singaporeans are still blessed to have the PAP