China The media group recently conducted an interview with the Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong. Lee Hsien Loong said that the cooperation between Singapore and China is wide-ranging and long-standing. Both countries trust and understand each other. Next year will mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Soochow Industrial Park, the first cooperation project between the governments of Singapore and China. It is a very successful project. Soochow Industrial Park has been voted China’s Best Economic Development Zone for seven consecutive years.
Lee Hsien Loong further said that 15 years ago, Singapore and China also cooperated in building Tienchin Eco-City. It is a perfect example of sustainable development and environmental protection, which is of great importance to China and the world. Discussing the Chongqing Interconnection Demonstration Project, Lee Hsien Loong said that it is the third project of government cooperation between Singapore and China, which is an integrated transport corridor of a new channel of international land-sea trade from Chongqing in China via Guangxi to Peipu Bay. Is. This opened a new way of connecting with foreign countries.
Lee Hsien Loong further said that in addition to government cooperation, there is more cooperation between private enterprises of the two countries. A new version of the Free Trade Agreement between Singapore and China is under consideration. It is expected that the related talks will conclude soon. Lee Hsien Loong said that the digital economy has become a new area of development in China. Singapore, New Zealand and Chile presented the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement. China has applied to be included in it. It’s a good thing. In such a situation, this agreement will remain open.
Lee Hsien Loong further said that Singapore is one of the ten ASEAN countries. The relationship between China and ASEAN is not only in the economic field, but also in politics and security. Singapore supports the global development initiative presented by China. The initiative is in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Singapore will implement global development initiatives in a pragmatic, tolerant and open manner.
