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Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan stated at the Milken Institute Asia Summit 2026 that Singapore needs to be able to say “no” to both the US and China in order to preserve trust with each country independently. He emphasized the importance of not becoming a proxy for either power, especially during their tense relationship phase, while also highlighting the need for these nations to address domestic issues to stabilize the global landscape.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-07,
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Vivian Balakrishnan, the Foreign Minister of Singapore, stated at the Milken Institute Asia Summit 2026 in Singapore on Wednesday that the country must maintain trust with both Washington and Beijing while avoiding becoming a proxy for either superpower. He emphasized the importance of preserving neutrality amid the tense relationship between China and the United States, which is currently experiencing a "difficult phase." Balakrishnan warned that the global political landscape would remain unstable if China and the United States fail to resolve their domestic issues. This statement highlights Singapore's delicate position in balancing relationships with these two major powers while safeguarding its own national interests.
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Singapore must be able to say ‘no’ to US, China to preserve trust: Foreign Minister
Vivian Balakrishnan says Singapore must maintain trust with Washington and Beijing without becoming a proxy for either
He also warned that the global landscape would remain unsettled if China and the United States failed to address their respective domestic issues.
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Speaking at the Milken Institute Asia Summit 2026 in Singapore on Wednesday, Balakrishnan identified maintaining trust with both Washington and Beijing – whose relationship was in a “difficult phase” – as a key challenge.
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The city state had to assure both superpowers that it would remain useful without serving as a proxy for either, he said.
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