China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Singapore, expressing his intention to strengthen cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and taking a stance against the United States, which is increasing its influence in the region. I made it bleed.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who has been visiting three Southeast Asian countries since the 10th of this month, met with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Singapore on the 14th.
According to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Wang said, "The relationship between the two countries has maintained the momentum of development and has become an important stabilizing factor for the region," and intends to strengthen cooperation with ASEAN, including Singapore. Was shown.
In response, Prime Minister Lee thanked China for its support in combating the transmission of the new coronavirus and welcomed the strengthening of relations between China and ASEAN.
The Secretary of Defense and the Vice President of the United States have just visited Singapore this July and last month, and Foreign Minister Wang reaffirmed his friendship with Singapore and is eager to oppose the United States, which is strengthening its influence in the region. Blurred.
Meanwhile, Singapore's Foreign Minister Barakrishnan said at a press conference on the 14th, "No one wants to be chosen which side to stand because the tension between the United States and China is causing anxiety for the countries in the region." He emphasized the attitude of building a cooperative relationship with both the United States and China.