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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
The distance between the Korean Peninsula and Singapore is about seven hours by flight, but only 20 minutes by missiles.
The distance between the Korean Peninsula and Singapore is about seven hours by flight, but only 20 minutes by missiles.
Mr Shanmugam also said that being chosen as the host for the summit is a "testament to Singapore's standing". "We're a little red dot, but we're a serious member of the international community," he said.
Hence, it is "absolutely" in Singapore's interest to contribute to the peace process by hosting the Trump-Kim summit, Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam told the media on Friday (Jun 8).
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Posted on:-05 Jun 2018
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
The three medallions would not only commemorate the "momentous step to world peace", but also mark Singapore's role "as a neutral host, and an economic and security gateway between the East and the West", the Singapore Mint said in a press release on Tuesday (Jun 5).
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Posted on :-Thu, Dec 1, 2016 5:26 PM SGT
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ricky l 0 seconds ago
Actually China got to ponder on a simple but extremely strategic question :-
(1) Does China want a trusted "bridge" between China with US and the West --- in time of tension?
(2) Does China want a trusted "bridge" between China with Taiwan - in time of tension?
(3) Does China want a trusted "bridge" between China with ASEAN - in time of tension?
The answer to these 3 questions - will help China to determine whether China will want to pressure and squeeze Singapore unnecessarily.
This is a strategic question that China want to consider and ponder very carefully - when it come a time there will be a mammoth confrontation between the East and West.
China will want to take a cue from the West and Russia confrontation in Aleppo - where there is "no trusted bridge" --- it has become a "killing field".
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ricky l 0 seconds ago
Once this "trusted bridge" is dismantled, it will be difficult to go back.
When a mammoth confrontation between East and West come ---- there will be "no trusted bridge" to go in between - to prevent a potential mammoth conflict.
China will have to ponder and think about this very carefully ---- because to Singapore, it is a very simple calculation :-
Singapore will calculate and add up the sum
(i) Economically, what is the best way we can survive and thrive
(ii) Security wise, what is the best way Singapore can be safe and secured.
With the above 2 calculation, Singapore will take a calculated risk ---- for the sake of National Interest.
But when the "trusted bridge for peace" is dismantled ---- it may work to the disadvantage to both China and US - should a mammoth confrontation arises - as miscalculation, miscomm, suspicion arises.
What ensue will be a World War 3.
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ricky l 0 seconds ago
Singapore never take sides in the South China Sea.
Singapore stand is amicable resolution of dispute - and the recent China and Philippines amicable development in South China Sea is a welcome outcome.
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ricky l 0 seconds ago
Singapore in the past have :-
(1) Coax China to open up and achieve Economic integration with the World and prosper now - to become the 2nd World largest Economy in the World.
(2) Bridge China and Taiwan to resolve differences in Singapore 2015.
(3) Bridge China and US - to interact and stay engage from all level for the last few years.
(4) Bridge China and ASEAN to engage economically.
(5) Help China to develop Eco-city - starting with Suzhou, Tianjin and now Chongqing
--- so cannot imagine China will want to squeeze Singapore economically, squeeze our port activities and now even held our military assets.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
So indeed as the prophecy say on Thu, Dec 1, 2016 5:26 PM SGT --- Singapore will be the "little red dot" ----- that play the role "as a neutral host, and an economic and security gateway between the East and the West" ......
为仆先知
The above comments should refer to "US (the West) and N Korea (the East)".
Hence, it is "absolutely" in Singapore's interest to contribute to the peace process by hosting the Trump-Kim summit, Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam told the media on Friday (Jun 8).
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Posted on:-05 Jun 2018
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
The three medallions would not only commemorate the "momentous step to world peace", but also mark Singapore's role "as a neutral host, and an economic and security gateway between the East and the West", the Singapore Mint said in a press release on Tuesday (Jun 5).
--
Posted on :-Thu, Dec 1, 2016 5:26 PM SGT
Avatar
ricky l 0 seconds ago
Actually China got to ponder on a simple but extremely strategic question :-
(1) Does China want a trusted "bridge" between China with US and the West --- in time of tension?
(2) Does China want a trusted "bridge" between China with Taiwan - in time of tension?
(3) Does China want a trusted "bridge" between China with ASEAN - in time of tension?
The answer to these 3 questions - will help China to determine whether China will want to pressure and squeeze Singapore unnecessarily.
This is a strategic question that China want to consider and ponder very carefully - when it come a time there will be a mammoth confrontation between the East and West.
China will want to take a cue from the West and Russia confrontation in Aleppo - where there is "no trusted bridge" --- it has become a "killing field".
Reply
0
Avatar
ricky l 0 seconds ago
Once this "trusted bridge" is dismantled, it will be difficult to go back.
When a mammoth confrontation between East and West come ---- there will be "no trusted bridge" to go in between - to prevent a potential mammoth conflict.
China will have to ponder and think about this very carefully ---- because to Singapore, it is a very simple calculation :-
Singapore will calculate and add up the sum
(i) Economically, what is the best way we can survive and thrive
(ii) Security wise, what is the best way Singapore can be safe and secured.
With the above 2 calculation, Singapore will take a calculated risk ---- for the sake of National Interest.
But when the "trusted bridge for peace" is dismantled ---- it may work to the disadvantage to both China and US - should a mammoth confrontation arises - as miscalculation, miscomm, suspicion arises.
What ensue will be a World War 3.
0
ricky l 0 seconds ago
Singapore never take sides in the South China Sea.
Singapore stand is amicable resolution of dispute - and the recent China and Philippines amicable development in South China Sea is a welcome outcome.
0
Avatar
ricky l 0 seconds ago
Singapore in the past have :-
(1) Coax China to open up and achieve Economic integration with the World and prosper now - to become the 2nd World largest Economy in the World.
(2) Bridge China and Taiwan to resolve differences in Singapore 2015.
(3) Bridge China and US - to interact and stay engage from all level for the last few years.
(4) Bridge China and ASEAN to engage economically.
(5) Help China to develop Eco-city - starting with Suzhou, Tianjin and now Chongqing
--- so cannot imagine China will want to squeeze Singapore economically, squeeze our port activities and now even held our military assets.
0
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Like · Reply · 1m
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
So indeed as the prophecy say on Thu, Dec 1, 2016 5:26 PM SGT --- Singapore will be the "little red dot" ----- that play the role "as a neutral host, and an economic and security gateway between the East and the West" ......
为仆先知
The above comments should refer to "US (the West) and N Korea (the East)".
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