Premier Li Qiang vows to deepen ties with Singapore, champion free trade and innovation
China and Singapore are doubling down on their partnership to reshape the global stage into a more just and equitable space, Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced during talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. The move comes as both nations aim to counter rising protectionism and turbocharge economic collaboration in cutting-edge sectors like AI and green energy. 🚀
Building on President Xi Jinping’s recent meeting with Wong in Beijing, Li emphasized the need to uphold free trade and multilateralism amid growing global tensions. The two leaders also pledged to expand iconic joint projects like the Suzhou Industrial Park while exploring new opportunities in digital economies and biomedicine. 💡
With China’s newly approved 15th Five-Year Plan setting the roadmap for modernization, Li highlighted plans to align development strategies with Singapore and boost cultural exchanges. Think K-pop meets Chinese tech startups! 🎶🔬
"We’re not just building economies—we’re building bridges," Li said, inviting Singaporean businesses to invest in China’s booming markets. Meanwhile, youth exchanges and tourism collaborations could soon make Singapore a hotspot for Gen-Z travelers craving bubble tea and futuristic eco-cities. 🧋🌆
