Chinese President Xi Jinping and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong affirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation during high-level talks in Beijing on Tuesday. The meeting underscored both nations' resolve to address shared challenges while expanding economic and strategic partnerships across Asia.
Xi emphasized China's readiness to strengthen strategic communication with Singapore, stating, "Our two countries should leverage our complementary strengths to foster stability and prosperity. By working together, we can turn challenges into opportunities for our peoples." The discussions highlighted collaboration in green energy, digital innovation, and supply chain resilience as key priorities.
Wong acknowledged Singapore's longstanding ties with China, noting the city-state's role as a regional hub for trade and finance. "As founding members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, we have a shared interest in maintaining open markets and multilateral cooperation," he remarked.
Analysts suggest the dialogue signals China's continued engagement with Southeast Asian partners amid shifting global dynamics. Singapore remains China's largest foreign investor, with bilateral trade exceeding $115 billion in 2023.
The leaders also discussed cultural exchanges, with plans to expand educational partnerships and tourism initiatives ahead of the 2025 China-Singapore Year of Cultural Exchange.
