Fact-check: The article accurately reports statements made by Chinese Premier Li Qiang during his October 2025 visit to Singapore, as confirmed by the original Global Times article and multiple official sources from that time. Recent X posts, including one from Global Times on March 4, 2026, discuss ongoing China-Singapore economic cooperation priorities like green economy and AI, consistent with the bilateral ties highlighted. No evidence contradicts the claim, and the source is reliable for official Chinese government positions.
China ready to tap potential of economic and trade cooperation with Singapore: Premier
Chinese Premier has expressed China's readiness to deepen economic and trade cooperation with Singapore, signaling continued strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations. The statement underscores China's interest in expanding partnerships with Southeast Asian economies amid broader geopolitical and trade tensions. Singapore, as a major financial and trade hub in the region, represents a key partner for China's economic diplomacy efforts.