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Singapore says it must be able to say ‘no’ to US, China to preserve trust

07 Oct 2026, 06:10 UTC · 1 source
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🚨 SINGAPORE DEFENDS NON-ALIGNMENT Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said Singapore occupies a “peculiarly sensitive existential point” amid great power rivalry. He said the city state is doubling down on its refusal to take sides. He warned the global landscape would remain unsettled if China and the United States failed to address their domestic issues. He was speaking at the Milken Institute Asia Summit 2026 in Singapore on Wednesday. Source: South China Morning Post #US #Singapore #China #trust

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