In the speeches of the Congress, which participated in the debate of the government's policy, Premier Li Xianlong described the chaos of the world today: the post -epidemic era, the Russian and Ukraine War, Sino -US competition, international trade and industry chain decoupled storms.From the two levels of politics and economy, it will seriously impact small economic countries such as Singapore.This is a test of unprecedented pressure on the Singaporean government and citizens.
The Russian and Ukraine War has lasted more than a year. With the excessive consumption of war resources, the Russian offensive has gradually failed.Although the Kremlin is facing the dilemma of "can't win nor lose", with the nuclear deterrence and terrain insurance, it still has an option to move as a defense to keep the Ukrainian territory that has been invaded for a long time.
If the Russian and Ukraine War has evolved into Libya -style "local territorial disputes" from the original "battle of destroying the country". In the long -term consumption war, based on security considerations, countries in the world must pass the "selection station" through the "selection station".To protect your own interests, it will tear more international order that is currently maintaining by trade and rules.
Li Guangyao, the founding Prime Minister, said a classic famous saying "Elephant Fighting, Cao Cao Sudu". Today, the relationship between the two major powers of China and the United States has a profound impact on the world situation.According to the latest polls from the Pew Research Center in the United States, 83%of American interviewees have a negative view of China, and 38%of American interviewees believe that China is an enemy.On the side of China, since the former ambassador to the United States, Qin Gang has been transferred to Foreign Minister for more than three months, and the Chinese government has not appointed a new ambassador.
From the government level to the civilian level, both countries are facing the risk of lack of communication and leading to strategic misjudgments.
U.S. Treasury Minister Yellen mentioned the principle of exchanges between the US government and China on April 20: Even if it is necessary to sacrifice economic benefits, the United States will not compromise on national security issues.Chinese leaders also publicly criticized the Biden government to adopt the means of "curbing and targeting" to crack down on China's scientific and technological development last month.After many years after the end of the Cold War of the United States and the Soviet Union, a "Economic Cold War" marked by the industrial chain and science and technology seems to have begun.
Once the "Cold War" becomes a fact, it will bring a hurricane impact on small countries that pursue open and free economy.
The international political level can not "choose the side station", but the economic cooperation between the country and the country cannot be "selected by the side."In the haze of the "Cold War", the economic cooperation of the edge -selection station will inevitably suffer from severe economic sanctions from another camp. The new situation tests the political wisdom and pressure resistance of various countries.
Although Singapore is a small country, he still has to be brave to make his own voice, express his own position and safeguard your own interests to the world.As the first batch of international dignitaries to visit China after the renewal of the Chinese leadership, Premier Li Xianlong put forward concerns about Sino -US relations at the Boao Forum in China, and called on Asian countries to establish an intertwined with each other in addition to strengthening the relationship with China.Relations network, close cooperation, interdependence, fully consider the position and interests of all large and small countries.In the meeting with China's top leaders, Premier Li also upgraded relations between the two countries to "comprehensive and high -quality forward -looking partnerships."
At the same time, Singapore must maintain social unity and not be differentiated. Chinese people must be self -reliant and maintain the spirit of entrepreneurship, because economic development and prosperity are the foundation of small countries.Looking back at the history of Sino -new relations, from the New China Suzhou Industrial Park, to Tianjin Ecological City, and to the strategic interconnection project of Chongqing, the generations of Singaporean companies have deeply participated in the economic development of various stages of China's reform and opening up, and established exclusive to SingaporeBrand reputation.
A few days ago, Tiktok's global president Zhou was funded to "tongue fighting Confucianism" at the US Congress hearing. As a Singaporean manager of the Chinese -funded group, he said amazing the world.Fengyi International in Singapore is one of the world's top 500 companies and the world's four major agricultural product manufacturers. Today, the business has expanded to South Asia, Australia and India.However, Fengyi International's initial business birthplace was in China. The well -known edible oil brand "Golden Dragon Fish" in China was the famous work of Fengyi International's founder Guo Kongfeng.
Faced with the current uncertain international situation, Singapore must continue to adhere to its own principles, adhere to peaceful development, adhere to multilateral cooperation, adhere to prosperity and stability, and continue to carry forwardSingapore's voice and look forward to the chaotic world regain harmony and peace.
The author is the president of the Asia -Pacific Regional Enterprise Group
