Singapore's Today newspaper published a commentary by Han Yonghong on the evening of November 27: "Revisiting the China-Japan tensions: The current international environment can no longer be described as 'complex'; a more accurate description might be that there are many hidden dangers. Singapore needs regional peace and stability, as well as to make friends widely in order to maintain its survival and development. In an environment that is rapidly changing, space has become more uncertain and sensitive topics have increased. Small countries must stand firm in their positions and clearly see the high energy and high risk ahead, walking on thin ice."
[Witty] Comment a bit: This commentary by Han Yonghong is clearly written for Singapore's current Prime Minister, Heng Swee Kiat. Although Singapore is small, it wants to play an important role on the international stage, but before speaking or acting, it should first think carefully and do some historical research! Behind the China-Japan tensions lies complex historical entanglements and real interests; how can one blindly seek balance just by citing 'maintaining survival and development'? Wanting to act as a mediator? First, you need to understand the background of the incident, check whether the timing is appropriate, and whether the comments are proper! If Singapore keeps following the U.S. closely, it will only be reduced to a pawn; if it gets too close to Japan's ambitious militarism, it would be like burning itself; as for Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party, it is a red zone that cannot be touched at all! Singapore should stand firm in its position, understand the situation, and avoid making hasty statements on sensitive topics, otherwise it could easily fall into a very passive position. At that time, it would really be 'walking on thin ice'!
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1849956087948423/
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