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South China Morning Post
06-07-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Singapore can play a greater role in shaping post-unipolar world
Published: 4:30pm, 6 Jul 2025 Updated: 8:15pm, 6 Jul 2025 The recent visit of Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to China reaffirmed the strategic depth of the China–Singapore relationship. His meetings with Chinese leaders underscored a readiness to work together to uphold the principles of free trade and multilateralism. But beyond symbolism, this visit raised critical questions. What role will Singapore now play on the global and regional stage? What new possibilities does this moment unlock? As geopolitical rivalry hardens and the risks of global fragmentation grow, Singapore's strategic position as a mediator, convenor and facilitator is becoming more important. Rather than simply hosting dialogues or taking part in frameworks, Singapore must step forward and shape them. It can draw on its unique positioning: rooted in Southeast Asia yet globally engaged, trusted by both East and West and respected for its competence, discretion and policy independence . Consider the opportunities presented by Wong's visit, including expanding training programmes between the Singapore and Chinese governments and helping export the joint business management, shared investment and industrial zoning model of the Suzhou Industrial Park . Singapore is already adept at blending governance expertise with China's industrial scale. These initiatives must not remain technocratic exercises. They should serve as platforms to elevate standards in transparency, sustainability and local empowerment across countries along the Belt and Road Initiative. Singapore can help redefine connectivity, not as a contest of influence but as a laboratory for inclusive development. Singapore has long navigated a careful path between China, its largest trading partner, and the United States, its foremost security partner . This balancing act is about more than survival – it is about leverage. Wong's trip to Beijing affirms that Singapore is not a bystander in great power competition, it is a potential promoter of shared frameworks that reduce risk and enable cooperation, even amid rivalry.
South China Morning Post
06-07-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
How Singapore can help China build bridges in an age of fracture
. The recent visit of Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to China reaffirmed the strategic depth of the China–Singapore relationship. His meetings with Chinese leaders underscored a readiness to work together to uphold the principles of free trade and multilateralism But beyond symbolism, this visit raised critical questions. What role will Singapore now play on the global and regional stage? What new possibilities does this moment unlock? As geopolitical rivalry hardens and the risks of global fragmentation grow, Singapore's strategic position as mediator, convenor and facilitator is becoming more important. Rather than simply hosting dialogues or taking part in frameworks, Singapore must step forward and shape them. It can draw on its unique positioning: rooted in Southeast Asia yet globally engaged, trusted by both East and West and respected for its competence, discretion and policy independence Consider the opportunities presented by Wong's visit, including expanding training programmes between the Singapore and Chinese governments and helping export the joint business management, shared investment and industrial zoning model of the Suzhou Industrial Park . Singapore is already adept at blending governance expertise with China's industrial scale. These initiatives must not remain technocratic exercises. They should serve as platforms to elevate standards in transparency, sustainability and local empowerment across countries along the Belt and Road Initiative. Singapore can help redefine connectivity, not as a contest of influence but as a laboratory for inclusive development.
Bloomberg
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
Chinese Elite's Favored Car Brand Is Getting a Modern Makeover
One of China's oldest car brands is remaking itself for the modern era. Hongqi, the marque that's ferried Chinese leaders for decades, is now setting its sights on carving out a greater share of the country's booming electric car market. It's even teased a foray into aerial mobility as part of its 'all in' new-energy vehicle push that's seen it stop all new investment in gasoline-engine technology.
