Ever wondered how two small yet powerhouse players like Singapore and the Chinese mainland keep their collaboration fresh after 35 years? 🤝 As we gear up for the 21st China91Singapore Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) in Chongqing (Dec 1516, 2025), its the perfect moment to look back on major milestones and peek at whats next.
Milestone roundup 📅
- 35 years of SingaporeChinese mainland diplomatic ties, highlighted by visit swaps between Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
- 10th anniversary of the ChinaSingapore (Chongqing) Demonstration Initiative on Strategic Connectivity (CCI).
- Decades of successful G2G projects: 30 years of the Suzhou Industrial Park, 15 years of Tianjin EcoCity, plus 15 years of Guangzhou Knowledge City.
- 10 editions of the SingaporeChina Leadership Forum, sparking fresh ideas in leadership development.
Key focus areas for the future 🌟
Economic connectivity & resilient trade 🚚💼
From Suzhou to Tianjin to Chongqing, Singapore businesses are finding new routes to invest and trade. Our partnerships help keep supply chains steady think of it like using multiple lanes in an expressway so traffic never jams.
Green development & digital transformation 🌱💻
The CCIs next chapter aims to power up green projects and digital solutions. Imagine renewable energy hubs 🌞 or blockchain for transparent, efficient logistics thats where were headed.
Thirdcountry collaboration & ASEAN support 🌏🤝
Building on agreements from Chinese Premier Lis Singapore visit, both sides will boost partnerships in other markets. Training programmes will help ASEAN economies hit sustainable goals, creating winwin growth.
With global uncertainties on the rise, Singapore and the Chinese mainland are doubling down on longterm, forwardlooking ties. Heres to the next 35 years of innovation and collaboration!
Reference(s):
Singapore and China at 35: Enduring partnership amidst change
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