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China-Singapore relations

China-Singapore relations
The latest news, analysis and opinion on China-Singapore relations. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
The US consulate in Hong Kong and Macau on Garden Road in Central. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong lawmaker urges firms to expand into emerging markets amid US visa pause

Jonathan Lamport tells SCMP the local business community is closely monitoring whether business visa processing, approvals will be affected.

Chinese international students

In Focus | Why Singapore scholarships are drawing China’s brightest STEM talent

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Mainland China

Is hit indie film Dear You propaganda? Don’t be disrespectful, Chinese media says

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Singapore

Why flood of AI deepfakes is accusing Singapore of being ‘ungrateful’ to China

Clips on Chinese social media showing speakers disparaging the city state are likely to be deepfakes, experts say.

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A WeChat video saying Singapore is the most miserable country in the world. Photo: WeChat
International Property

Singapore’s safe-haven status draws more Chinese property investment

Mainland firms’ investments in Singapore fixed assets zoomed to 21 per cent of the total in 2025 from 2.5 per cent a year earlier.

Boao Forum for Asia

Exclusive | Singapore, South Korea PMs to attend Boao Forum this month

The two join a growing string of leaders from developed and regional economies who have visited China this year.

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China-Asean relations

Singapore and China have ‘common interests’ in safeguarding global order: envoy

In Beijing, Peter Tan Hai Chuan says two countries built ties based on sovereign equality and respect, not just cultural or ethnic links.

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Peter Tan Hai Chuan, Singapore’s ambassador to China, says: “An open, connected, and cooperative region serves our common interests.” Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

Will Hong Kong, Singapore capture Asia’s capital inflows? DBS CEO weighs in

The two financial hubs are best choices for global investors seeking to diversify their portfolios amid geopolitical risks, Tan Su Shan says.

Singapore

Singapore-China ties must not cross ‘red line’, ex-diplomat says

Bilahari Kausikan says the projection of Chinese influence through overseas diaspora is a reality that must be managed.

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Singapore

How Singapore’s green shipping vision is gaining traction, with China’s help

The deal with China will boost maritime decarbonisation and allow Singapore to build a strong supply chain with alternative fuels, analysts say.

Vessels with shipping containers are seen at Pasir Panjang port terminal in Singapore in October. The country supplied more than 1 million tonnes of alternative bunker fuels in 2024. Photo: AFP
China’s military

China will work with Singapore on regional stability, top military officer says

Beijing’s most senior general meets the Singaporean defence minister on the sidelines of the Beijing Xiangshan Forum.

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Singaporean Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing meets Central Military Commission vice-chairman General Zhang Youxia at the Bayi Building in Beijing on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
Singapore

Singapore’s Shanmugam meets China envoy for bilateral, security talks

Their meeting comes after the Chinese embassy took issue with local media linking cyberthreat group UNC3886 to China last month.

Singapore

Singapore stresses deeper ties with China, US amid shift in global order

Home Affairs Minister Shanmugam said small nations like Singapore must develop even deeper relationships globally as trade tensions rise.

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Singapore

Opinion | Singapore can play a greater role in shaping post-unipolar world

If it chooses to embrace its strengths, Singapore is one of the few actors trusted enough to lay the foundation for a more just global order.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) greets Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 24. Photo: Xinhua
Singapore

Why Singapore refused to be a ‘Third China’ – and how Lee Kuan Yew made it clear

In his new book, veteran editor Cheong Yip Seng recalls how Lee Kuan Yew drew a diplomatic line that defined Singapore’s independent path.

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Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew delivers a speech at the opening of the Commonwealth Press Union conference on October 15, 1990 in Hong Kong. Photo: AFP
Singapore

Editorial | China-Singapore relations a steadying force amid global uncertainty

Singapore leader’s visit to Beijing signals a healthy appreciation by both countries of the need to enhance mutual trust and cooperation.

China-Asean relations

Asean can ‘shape its own destiny’ amid US-China rivalry: Singapore PM Wong

At ‘Summer Davos’, Singaporean leader Lawrence Wong says Southeast Asia rejects zero-sum competition and embraces engagement with all powers.

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China-Asean relations

Xi urges Singapore to join China on ‘right side of history’ as PM Wong visits

As global trade tensions escalate, Chinese president encourages Singapore’s leader to promote an ‘equal multipolar world’.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) met with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday in Beijing. It is Wong’s first trip to China since he became prime minister in May last year. Photo: Xinhua
China-Asean relations

China looks to Singapore to help secure supply chains from US trade war turmoil

In talks with city state’s prime minister, Chinese premier says both countries must uphold ‘true multilateralism’.

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China-Asean relations

Singapore leader’s visit gives China chance to pitch itself as reliable partner

Lawrence Wong’s visit takes place under the shadow of threatened US tariffs that have given Beijing an opening to rally support.

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Singapore

Singapore tells nations to ‘build bridges’ with China to avoid misconception

Chan Chun Sing told the Shangri-La Dialogue that Beijing should also understand how the rest of the world ‘perceives’ the superpower.

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Singapore’s Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing delivers his speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in the city state on Sunday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Singapore

‘Friendly neighbour’: China premier congratulates Singapore’s Wong on win

Singapore and China are marking 35 years of bilateral diplomatic ties this year.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang at last year’s Asean-China Summit in Laos. Photo: Reuters
Singapore

‘Not what I said’: Singapore actress Eleanor Lee denies ‘idiot’ Chinese comment

Eleanor Lee addresses a leaked audio controversy, denying derogatory remarks about Chinese nationals, expressing gratitude for her career in China.

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Singapore

3 men in Singapore charged over Nvidia server fraud linked to China

The suspects are accused of misrepresenting the actual end-user of the hardware, highlighting intermediaries’ role in global chip distribution.

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Foreigners in China

China grants Asean tour groups visa-free access to Yunnan travel hub

Tourists from Southeast Asian bloc countries may visit Xishuangbanna – known for ethnic minority cultures – for up to six days.

Tourists visit a night fair in the southwestern Chinese city of Jinghong in Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture in February 2023. Photo: Xinhua
China’s military drills

China and Pakistan talk security as they target terrorism against belt and road

Top Chinese military official meets Pakistani counterpart in wake of attacks against Chinese interests in the South Asian country.

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Zhang Youxia (left), vice-chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, meets his Pakistani counterpart Syed Asim Munir during a visit to Pakistan this week. Photo: Handout
China-Asean relations

Keep faith in China’s economic prospects, Xi Jinping tells ex- Singapore leader

The Chinese leader praised Lee Hsien Loong’s long-term support for cooperation with Beijing during the latter’s visit to China.

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China-Asean relations

Never underestimate the Chinese people, ex-Singapore leader Lee says

Lee says it is ‘unwise’ to write the country off, citing its ability to plan for the long term during a visit to the eastern city of Suzhou.

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