Key Concepts:
- 35th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties (Singapore-China, 2025)
- Steadfast Partnership
- Mutual Respect, Trust, and Understanding
- Successive Leadership Engagement
- Global Turbulence and Uncertainty
- Multilateralism and Rules-Based Global Order
Visit Significance and Rationale
The speaker emphasizes the importance of his visit to China, highlighting that it is his first visit outside of Southeast Asia since the general election. This choice underscores the "close and steadfast partnership" between Singapore and China. The speaker mentions looking forward to visiting China in 2025 for the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties, but is visiting now at the "earliest possible opportunity."
Historical Context and Leadership Continuity
The relationship is described as being built on "a deep level of mutual respect, trust, and understanding" that predates formal diplomatic ties. The speaker specifically mentions the foundational roles of Singapore's founding prime minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, and Mr. Deng Xiaoping. The current president is noted to have engaged with all of Singapore's prime ministers (Lee Kuan Yew, Goh Chok Tong, Lee Hsien Loong, and the current speaker), emphasizing continuity and a strong foundation for future collaboration.
Future Collaboration and Global Context
The speaker expresses his intention to build upon the existing strong foundations to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries. He notes the current "global turbulence and uncertainty" and argues that the China-Singapore relationship is "more important than before." He envisions cooperation on regional and multilateral platforms to strengthen multilateralism and the rules-based global order.
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