Chan Chun Sing, Singapore’s minister for foreign affairs, is set to visit China for three days, invited by Chinese defence chief Dong Jun. The trip highlights the "warm and friendly" relations between the two countries and coincides with analysts’ views that strong ties with Beijing are crucial for Singapore's strategic balance with Washington. During his visit, Chan will meet senior Chinese officials and address a defence forum.
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Chan Chun Sing, Singapore's minister for national development, will visit China for three days starting soon, invited by Dong Jun, China's defence chief. This diplomatic trip highlights the "warm and friendly" ties between the two nations. During his stay in Beijing, Chan is scheduled to attend a defense forum and meet with other senior Chinese officials, including those from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The visit comes as defense analysts suggest that maintaining strong relations with Beijing is crucial for Singapore's strategy of balancing its close ties with Washington. Singapore and the United States have extensive strategic and defense cooperation.
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Singapore’s Chan Chun Sing to visit China, speak at defence forum
The three-day visit comes at the invitation of Chinese defence chief Dong Jun and underscores both countries’ ‘warm and friendly’ ties
His visit comes as defence analysts tell This Week in Asia that ties with Beijing are important for the city state’s balancing strategy with Washington.
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Singapore’s defence ministry said in a statement on Monday that Chan would meet Dong and other senior Chinese and People’s Liberation Army (PLA) leaders and speak at the forum.
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