Interview with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong 

Source: CCTV.com

10-27-2006 15:25

CCTV reporter Tao Ye has interviewed the Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong. They spoke about China-ASEAN relations.

Question 1

What role does the Singaporean government play in the China-ASEAN relations?

Answer1 (key point)

·Singapore has played a constructive role in China-ASEAN relations.

Quesrion2

What's your opinion on the creation of a China-ASEAN free trade zone?

Answer2 (key points)

·Great progress has been made in the trading of goods.

·The service industry and investment are also important.

·Learn from Japanese’s example –opening up the service industry is important for the economy.

Question3

What positive impact does China's growing economy bring to the Asian economic countries and Asia's integration?

Answer3 (key points)

·China is an important market for Asian countries.

·There exist great opportunities for cooperation.

·The East Asia summit is an important mechanism for cooperation.

Question4

Please comment on the current status of the China-Singapore relationship. What do you expect for the future cooperation between the two countries?

Answer4 (key points)

·China and Singapore have a very good relationship.

·China’s growth and development is important for the region and the world.

Singapore PM hails China-ASEAN ties

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was upbeat about relations between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and believed the all-round development of ties will benefit the whole region and the world. FULL STORY

 

 

Editor:Sun Luying