US-China tensions over Taiwan an added challenge for Singapore’s ties with Beijing

In the three decades since Singapore and China established ties, they have had two tense diplomatic incidents. Both have been over the self-ruled island of Taiwan, with which Singapore maintains military ties, even as it has grown closer with Beijing economically and politically.As the US-China rivalry continues to deepen – with tensions escalating over Taiwan in recent weeks – Singapore will have to once again play a balancing role in safeguarding its own interests while not being accused of…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3103840/us-china-tensions-over-taiwan-added-challenge-singapores-ties