Ties with China Must Be Cultivated Generation After Generation: PM Wong

Strengthening Singapore-China Relations

• 🇸🇬 Prime Minister Lawrence Wong described his first official visit to China as extra meaningful.
• 🤝 He emphasized that the relationship, built on mutual respect, trust, and understanding, must be cultivated and nurtured generation after generation.
• 🎯 PM Wong is fully committed to strengthening interactions and exchanges with Chinese counterparts.

Expanding Cooperation Areas

• 🌱 The partnership continues to deepen, focusing on new areas like the digital and green economies.
• 🇨🇳 Chinese Premier Li Qiang acknowledged PM Wong's decision to visit China as his first official destination beyond ASEAN, reflecting the importance Singapore places on bilateral relations.

Key Agreements Signed

• ✅ Both leaders witnessed the signing of four agreements during the visit.
• 💡 These include a training program for government officials from ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste, and an exchange program for senior officials.
• ⚖️ Further agreements aim to develop legal talent and enhance cooperation in data exchange between both countries.

Diplomatic Milestones and Business Ties

• 🚀 Last year, Singapore and China upgraded their relationship to an all-round high-quality future-oriented partnership.
• 🗓️ This year, both countries mark 35 years of diplomatic relations.
• 📈 PM Wong met Chinese business officials and welcomed the use of Singapore as a base to grow their presence in the region and beyond.

Advancements in Technology

• 🤖 PM Wong visited Beijing's humanoid robot innovation center.
• 🧠 He noted China's significant strides in emerging technologies like AI.
• 💡 He also learned about how such technologies are applied in real-world situations.