On January 16, 2024, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam of Singapore met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. This meeting marked a significant dialogue between the two nations.
Strengthening Bilateral Ties
Both leaders discussed enhancing the China-Singapore relationship, which has recently been elevated to a comprehensive, high-quality, future-oriented partnership. They expressed a mutual desire to deepen cooperation across various sectors including trade, investment, connectivity, and finance.
Focus on Shared Goals
The meeting focused on delivering the common understandings reached by the leaders of the two countries. The discussions aimed at maintaining high-level strategic trust and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation.
The Taiwan Issue
During the meeting, Li Qiang expressed China’s position on the Taiwan question, to which President Tharman reiterated Singapore’s adherence to the one-China principle, opposing any “Taiwan independence” rhetoric and activities.
This high-profile meeting underscores the continued importance of Sino-Singapore relations and the commitment to shared goals and principles between the two countries.
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