Fuel shock bites in China, but no panic yet
As the world’s largest oil importer, China is acutely exposed. Yet, Beijing appears to be better placed than many other countries to weather the shock as its main oil companies…
Yew Lun Tian
China has critical role in shaping resilient global order, says PM Wong at Boao Forum
Geopolitical shifts and challenges to multilateralism are straining the international system, necessitating flexible cooperation through plurilateral arrangements.
Singapore PM Wong to visit Hainan, Hong Kong, and speak at Boao Forum
Discussions at the forum will cover multilateralism, regional cooperation, innovation and AI, and inclusive development, amid global economic strain.
She teaches women in China to flirt. What could go wrong?
Supporters say Zhou Yuan's courses helped them gain confidence, but the larger question is whether they truly empower women or is she just capitalising on their vulnerabilities.
‘Go global or go bust’: Chinese firms venture overseas to regions like Southeast Asia for greener pastures
Southeast Asia attracts Chinese firms due to growth potential, political ties, and cheaper manufacturing costs, with Singapore favoured as a regional hub.
War between China, US inconceivable and avoidable, says top Chinese official
The strategic rivalry between the US and China has intensified in recent years, especially after Mr Trump. Competition spans from trade and technology to security and ideology.
Multilateralism will need to evolve to become more ‘flexible’, says Singapore PM Wong at WEF event
In response to the world's common threats, PM Wong said Singapore has sought to make multilateralism “more resilient, more inclusive, and better suited to the realities of our…
Singapore-China ties more vital than ever amid global uncertainty, says PM Wong
At the meeting between Singapore PM Lawrence Wong and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the two leaders exchanged views on regional and global developments, noting the growing…
Important to continue nurturing trust and understanding, PM Wong tells Chinese Premier Li
Both leaders in their remarks addressed the turbulent global situation and the need to work together amid the turmoil.
Did China take a back seat by not having its defence minister attend this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue?
For the large part of the three-day security forum held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore, China was not around to push back against the criticisms levelled against it. But it…