China Quotes by Lee Hsien Loong

14 China quotes by Lee Hsien Loong

Lee Hsien Loong’s fourteen remarks on China present a neighboring leader’s pragmatic take on diplomacy, trade, and regional stability. Though brief, they provide a window into policy considerations from Singapore’s perspective.

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The Chinese are quite clear what their interests are and very consistent on pushing their interests.

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China is developing very quickly. At every stage, its needs are different.

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We are happy to see China prospering; we are happy to see China playing a constructive and positive role in the region.

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We want the U.S. to have constructive and stable relations with China. That makes it much easier for us. Then we don't…

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China has been developing, growing in economic strength and its influence in the region. That will continue.

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Singapore needs to be able to continue to add value to China in order for the relationship to be worthwhile for both…

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China is a very big and complicated country; it's not easy to govern. But with courage and unity, China will certainly overcome…

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Countries in Asia - Singapore, certainly, but many other countries too - are good friends to both China and America, and we…

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We have to work towards free trade because otherwise we will miss out on many opportunities for cooperation, and relations amongst countries…

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China's influence is growing; it is natural that they want to integrate more, do more business with countries around them, and the…

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If there are tensions between America and China, we will be asked to pick a side. It may not be directly, but…

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I think we are paying a lot of attention to China one way or the other. They are a big factor in…

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The Chinese go around with lollipops in their pockets. They have aid. They have friendship deals. They build you a Prime Minister's…

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If you interview world leaders, everybody will say they are for free trade. But what they mean by it and what they…

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