Leaders commemorate 35 years of diplomatic ties and reaffirm shared commitment to economic openness and regional stability.
Beijing, 24 June 2025 – Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong met President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The meeting marked the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and China, and reaffirmed the strength of the long-standing bilateral partnership.
Both leaders welcomed the continued growth of cooperation under the All-Round High-Quality Future-Oriented Partnership, particularly in areas such as the digital and green economies. They expressed support for enhancing institutional and people-to-people ties, while acknowledging the historical foundation of the relationship, shaped by early exchanges between former leaders such as Deng Xiaoping and Lee Kuan Yew.
President Xi congratulated Prime Minister Wong on the outcome of Singapore’s recent General Election and provided an update on China’s domestic and external priorities. The leaders exchanged views on regional and global developments, agreeing on the importance of open and inclusive trade, and reaffirming their support for a rules-based multilateral trading system.
Discussions also touched on cross-strait relations, during which Prime Minister Wong reiterated Singapore’s clear and consistent “One China” policy and its opposition to Taiwan independence.
Later in the day, Prime Minister Wong is scheduled to meet Chairman of the National People’s Congress Zhao Leji and will continue his visit in Tianjin, where he will attend the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as Summer Davos.
Source: MFA
