China to US: Door open for talks, but no bullying please
SINGAPORE: The escalating rivalry between the US and China is set for a long haul. A day after US Acting Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan accused China of eroding the rules-based …
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US bats for free & open Indo-Pacific, warns (China) against eroding others’ sovereignty
SINGAPORE: Underlining the US’ enduring commitment to shape a free and open Indo-Pacific region to avert domination attempts by any one nation, US acting Secretary of Defence Patrick Shanahan warned …
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Singapore PM’s advice to China: Use diplomacy, not force to resolve South China Sea
SINGAPORE: Diplomacy, not force – this is the overarching message of Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to China amid growing global concerns about reported militarisation of the South China …
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