Get ready to celebrate a powerhouse friendship — Singapore and the Chinese mainland just marked 35 years of diplomatic ties! 🎉 What started with a bold free trade agreement in 1993 has grown into a multi-layered alliance driving growth across Asia.
For over a decade, the Chinese mainland has been Singapore’s top trading partner in goods, while Singapore leads as the largest source of new investment on the Chinese mainland. This isn’t by accident — it’s the result of trust, shared goals, and a knack for turning big ideas into real projects.
Take the Suzhou Industrial Park, born in 1994. It’s the “benchmarking” star, showing how government-to-government teamwork can reshape entire regions. The Chinese mainland gained cutting-edge insights in urban planning, manufacturing and social governance, while Singapore plugged into a huge market and built its global reputation. 🌏🏙️
When the world faces geopolitical headwinds and economic uncertainty, this friendship stays rock solid. Both members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and champions of free trade, Singapore and the Chinese mainland are teaming up to safeguard a rules-based multilateral system and expand regional links.
Looking ahead, expect more dynamic, resilient projects that blend Singapore’s global finance savvy with the Chinese mainland’s massive growth potential. Here’s to 35 years of partnership — and many more milestones ahead! 🚀
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