In a high-stakes meeting at the APEC Leaders’ Meeting in Lima, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pledged to supercharge cooperation in cutting-edge sectors like artificial intelligence (AI) and green development. The talks marked a milestone as both nations gear up for their 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025. 🚀
Beyond Handshakes: Building Modern Bridges
Xi highlighted Singapore’s early role in China’s reform era, name-checking iconic joint projects like the Suzhou Industrial Park and Tianjin Eco-City. ‘Let’s keep innovating,’ he urged, inviting Singapore to tap into China’s tech-driven growth. 🌐
Unity Against Global Challenges
With global turbulence on the rise, both leaders vowed to push for ‘equitable, multipolar world秩序’ through platforms like the UN and APEC. Wong doubled down on Singapore’s support for the one-China principle, rejecting ‘Taiwan independence’ and stressing cross-strait stability. 🇨🇳
What’s Next? A 2024 Blueprint
Wong expressed confidence in China’s economy and teased ‘high-quality, forward-looking’ partnerships ahead. Think green energy megaprojects and AI hubs! The duo also agreed to combat protectionism and boost ASEAN-APEC trade flows. 💡
