The Singapore Ambassador to the United States, Lu Deyao, wrote to the editor -in -chief of the Washington Post on July 26 to respond to the echo of the long -text Beijing position published by the Washington Post on the 24th.Generate Anxiedy).
Lu Deyao stated in the letter that Singapore is a country with a variety of race and religion.The mainstream media, including Lianhe Zaobao, reflects Singapore's own social attention, cultural history and views.Ambassador also reiterated that Singapore's foreign policy is based on the interests of the country. Singapore does not choose to stand in a team, but instead adheres to the consistent principle.
Huayai has not responded to Lu Deyao's request and published this letter.Singapore Embassy in the United States This letter was released today in the facebook.The full text of the letter is as follows:
To the editor -in -chief of the Washington Post,
The articles between Machtany and Chandradas wrongly hinted that the Chinese newspaper in Singapore and the Morning Post echoing Beijing's official publicity.
Singapore is a country of diversified race and religion.The mainstream media, including Lianhe Zaobao, reflects our clear social attention, cultural history and views.They reported local and global news for the Singaporeans, and played a vital role in maintaining our multicultural groups.
During my time as the Ambassador of Singapore in China, I often heard readers of different nationalities affirming the reporting of the United Zaobao balance and the unique views of Singaporeans.Therefore, the Lianhe Morning Post is directly denying the error description in the article, and explains its editing position ( https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/singapore/story20230725-1417359 ), I am not surprised.
It is worth mentioning that Singapore's foreign policy is based on our own interests.We do not choose to stand in a team, but adhere to the principle of consistent.
This position has been strongly supported by the public.A polls launched by the Ministry of Communications and the Ministry of News in July 2022 showed that 86 % of the Singaporeans believe that their government's actions should always be based on the best interests of Singapore, rather than selecting side stations between the United States and China.EssenceOnly 4 % of Singaporeans believe that Singapore should tend to China, and other 4 % of Singaporeans think they should tend to the United States.Although the Singaporeans obtain news from a wide range of sources, the situation is still the same.In fact, the United States and British media are still the main source of international news for Singaporeans.
The US News Media expects United Morning Post to follow the Washington Post, or Singapore to imitate the United States or China, which is the expectation of dislocation.Our media and society are unique, and they provide valuable views to contribute to global dialogue.
You sincerely,
Lu Deyao
Singapore Ambassador to the United States
