Xi marks Singapore’s 61st anniversary with congratulations
Thestandard · 1 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday sent a congratulatory message to Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to mark the 61st anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Singapore. Other senior Chinese leaders also issued messages the same day, and Singapore’s Consulate-General in Hong Kong separately posted a video conveying best wishes for the country’s continued peace, progress and prosperity.
Key Points
- Xi said Singapore had made remarkable economic and social progress over the past 61 years in his message to President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Sunday.
- Xi described China and Singapore as friendly neighbors and said he attaches great importance to advancing bilateral ties between the two countries.
- He said he was ready to work with Tharman to strengthen strategic consultations and elevate the all-round high-quality future-oriented partnership.
- Chinese Premier Li Qiang also sent congratulations to Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Sunday, according to the report.
- Foreign Minister Wang Yi separately extended congratulations to Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, while the Singapore Consulate-General in Hong Kong posted a celebratory video online.
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong readers, the messages underscore the continued political attention Beijing places on ties with Singapore, another major Asian financial and trading hub. The Hong Kong consulate’s public outreach also shows how the anniversary was being marked locally, linking regional diplomacy with the city’s international community.