(no subject)

[timelets]

It's remarkable how the tone and substance of high-level Singapore-China public conversations have changed after Covfefe killed TPP.

SINGAPORE - Singapore and China have forged a strong and mutually beneficial relationship over the years, but even the best of friends do not always see eye to eye on every issue, said Singapore Press Holdings chairman Lee Boon Yang on Wednesday (July 26).

"Even if we cannot achieve a full consensus or reach a resolution on a specific issue, we must not lose sight of the big picture. Our common interests and mutual benefits clearly outweigh such occasional differences," said Dr Lee in a speech.

At the closed-door forum, organised by SPH's Chinese daily broadsheet Lianhe Zaobao, about 35 academics, diplomats and international relations watchers discussed how to strengthen Sino-Singapore ties.

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/dont-lose-sight-of-the-big-picture-says-dr-lee-boon-yang-on-china-singapore-relationship