If there is a conflict between the United States and China in the Taiwan Strait, the impact on Singapore will be more direct than the Ukrainian war.
The Congress Allocation Council on Monday (February 27) Debate the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and many members of Congress pay attention to the tension between the United States and China.
Dr. Wei Wen, a foreign minister, mentioned the situation between Taiwan stuck between the United States and China in response, pointing out that the Taiwan Strait has become a more dangerous flash point.
Although the United States and China do not want to take military operations in the Taiwan Strait, any mistake or accident may cause a vicious circle of hazardous out of control and tooth return to teeth.
He pointed out that the Taiwan Strait conflict will affect the world. Singapore's influence will be more direct than the Russian and Ukraine War. This is not only closer to Singapore, but also because of Singapore's relationship with the United States, China and Taiwan.The relationship with Russia and Ukraine is far -reaching.
I hope to maintain friendly relations with China and the United States and not want to be forced to be selected by the side.
Singapore has repeatedly emphasized to China and the United States that Singapore and countries in the region must maintain friendly relations with China and the United States, and they are unwilling to be forced to choose a side station.Singapore has always put national interests first, and objectively takes principles, even if this may make one of China and the United States uncomfortable.Weiwen emphasized that Singapore must have confidence and ensure that the country maintains unity in order to adhere to its position in the long run.
He pointed out that the worldview is incompatible and political pressure from the country has led to lack of strategic mutual trust in China and the United States.Although the two countries need to avoid conflicts, they cannot be regarded as weak.The recent "balloon incident" reflects this state well.The incident deepened the suspicion between China and the United States, which caused the relationship between the two countries to be more tense and hindered the exchanges between the two parties.
However, when Vivian was very glad to meet at the earliest February, US Secretary of State Broskere and Chinese State Councilor Wang Yi met in Munich, thinking that this highlights that both parties recognize the need for dialogue.
He said that effective communication between China and the United States is essential for the risk of international affairs."With the tough negative views of each other's tough negative views become the structural characteristics of the geopolitical discourse in the United States and China, it is necessary for the two countries to set up guardrails to prevent bilateral relations from derailing."
China and the United States have launched fierce and sharp strategic competition in many fields, which may lead to serious bifurcation of science and technology systems and economic systems, further deepen mutual suspicion, and make the relationship more tight.
The two parties take steps to reduce the mutual dependence on economic and scientific and technological. Vivian believes that this may have a significant impact on the global economy, and Singapore will inevitably be affected.
The open economy of Singapore relies on business exchanges with countries around the world and benefits from an important node as a global supply chain.The United States is the largest foreign investor in Singapore and the largest service trading partner in Singapore.At the same time, Singapore is one of the largest investors in China, and China is also Singapore's largest commodity and trade partner.Sino -US relations are harmonious and beneficial to the prosperity of Singapore. On the contrary, if there is a problem with Sino -US relations, these advantages that Singapore originally enjoyed will be transformed into disadvantages.
Shen Ying, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Ministry of Development and Minister of Foreign Affairs, said in his speech that new and China relations have maintained a good situation, and continuously deepen cooperation and consolidate unique "comprehensive partnerships with the times".The deepening cooperation between the two countries in the field of digital economy, green economy and e -commerce will strengthen the digital connectivity between the two countries, promote commercial cooperation, and move towards a more sustainable future.
On the other hand, Singapore also closely cooperates with the US and Indo -Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) member states to develop an open, inclusive and elastic framework to create substantial benefits for our workers, enterprises and communities.
The Taiwan Strait conflict will affect the world. Singapore's impact will be more direct than the Russian and Ukraine War. This is not only because Taiwan is closer to Singapore, but also because of the relationship between Singapore and the United States, China and Taiwan.Ukraine's relationship is far -reaching.
—— Dr. Weiwen, Minister of Foreign Affairs
