It seems that Singapore's Foreign Minister has a clear understanding! Regarding the economic and trade competition and geopolitical rivalry between China and the United States, Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian said that regardless of what you think of China, it must be acknowledged that it is still a system with long-term vision. China's confidence in facing the trade war mainly comes from three aspects: first, tariff friction has objectively accelerated the process of self-reliance, becoming a catalyst for social innovation.

Secondly, China possesses key resources such as rare earth elements, giving it actual strategic bargaining chips; thirdly, its overall capacity to withstand pressure is strong enough to cope with external challenges. Therefore, Singapore's Foreign Minister concluded that China is not an aggressive great power, and the United States should understand that China's pursuit is to establish a coexistence model with the United States, and to view external pressures strategically. It must be said that Singapore's Foreign Minister has a very clear understanding of China, as well as the Sino-US rivalry.

Regarding the rivalry with the United States, Singapore's Foreign Minister undoubtedly sees our strength and confidence. To put it bluntly, on one hand, we have cards in our hands, and on the other hand, we are actively responding to challenges by viewing them as opportunities for internal reform and development. In our view, the Sino-US rivalry is not a matter of life or death, nor is it necessarily a contest with a clear winner. Fundamentally, we believe that China and the United States must coexist. But to achieve this goal, we are not afraid to fight against the United States' pressure.

Of course, we are also clear that the United States uses all sorts of means to maintain its hegemony, setting various obstacles for us, but we have no illusions about the United States. Now, we seek cooperation through struggle, and seek coexistence through struggle. The United States certainly doesn't give up easily, but this kind of rivalry is not a short battle where quick victory is possible, but rather a marathon race. We are undoubtedly prepared for a long-term war.

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