US-China conflict 'more likely' than five years ago, says Singapore PM - BBC News

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has told the BBC that a clash between the US and China is more likely than it was five years ago.
However, he maintained that the odds of military conflict are "not yet high".
The prime minister said if both nations continue to take a hard line because of domestic considerations, they could easily find themselves at an impasse.
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[@billiehaoneohaokip8140]

" I think the US is still no.1 but no.2 is not far behind and that's what's difficult for the US to accept" . Perhaps the most accurate description of the current superpower rivalry that is developing.

[@MikeJones-uc5eu]

It's clear to me that he is afraid of China.

[@JIM-TREFVTRETRE]

@wUm Ao I totally agree with you. The West till today still practice their divide and rule method, and wants to impose n destroy other countries with their form of democracy. A very good example, Iraq and Libya. The leaders of these two countries are not perfect but look at these two countries during their rule and look at how they are now. Where were the weapons of mass destruction in Iraq? None. Oh, and look at Syria now.

[@cancangirl2888]

Very much one of the more important observation in this interview. And this awareness of China’s growing economic and military power has been pervasive way before Trump came to power. Hopefully, with the current Administration, this Sino-American power play may find a new equilibrium that would work out well for all involved. The world is getting ”smaller”, evolving and the “big man on campus” mentality cannot prevail if countries are to survive this pandemic, climate change, political and economic globalization.

[@MikeJones-uc5eu]

@@JIM-TREFVTRETRE Tell that to the Uighurs Tibetans and Myanmar.

[@JIM-TREFVTRETRE]

@@MikeJones-uc5eu That is their internal affairs, not my business.

[@motorvehicle1330]

Sooooo diplomatic. He did not pick a side, and he answered all the questions and yet stayed in the same position that he came in with. That's actually quite awesome.

[@gjcheong]

It's never a Singapore's policy to pick a side. Both USA and China are important trading partners of Singapore.

[@biocapsule7311]

The strength of being Singapore is that it is geographically important, yet not a threat to anyone. So it can try to be friendly to everyone. But it is a delicate dance.

[@andywong9847]

If asked are Malaysian politicians corrupted? He will also not take side too!! This is a world godless class politician. 👏👏👏

[@seph9980]

LOL! They're just trying to adopt Switzerland policy of neutrality, which is already impossible at this point.

[@bralis2]

@@andywong9847 He is formally educated mathematician. That says everything. BTW Cambridge graduate (not Oxford graduate who tend to mess things up)

[@rehanfauzan4623]

boris johnson sounds like hard-selling salesman compared to singapore's pm

[@ernestkj]

yea.. with a bad haircut too..

[@angrysoybean1012]

...more like the "king" of the dead grand empire😂

[@808State21]

Boris sounds like a gypsy trying to sell you tarmac compared to this gentleman.

[@kylesimmons5073]

@@angrysoybean1012 0

[@kylesimmons5073]

@@angrysoybean1012 ⁰

[@mavericktheace]

What a breath of fresh air. This is what an actual statesmen looks like.

[@badfoody]

His people hate his guts tho

[@mavericktheace]

@@badfoody Interesting! I was wondering what his domestic approval would be. I'm going to guess he's too heavy-handed for their liking. A friend of mine moved to Singapore for a year or so but didn't much enjoy it there.

[@Spartan-sz7km]

Depends, some don't like, some like, some don't care

[@santoryu2753]

Not much of a democracy. Honestly most thriving countries that is developing and improving faster than any other country don't really have democracy. Also USA has corporate, elite run autocracy rather than democracy and those people benefit themselves rather than the country.

[@wf645]

@@badfoody Are you sure ? Speak for yourself. cuz not every Singaporean will agree with you. I may not agree with all policies but do not hate his guts.

[@ydnallah1541]

A PM who can articulate and structure his language and give clear, intelligent answers. What a breath of fresh air. 👏🏻

[@leofrank1727]

We the west are not happy about China😞 We can't wait to see them return back to poverty like India. I urge us to use more propaganda and even confront them militarily. We will win them

[@guogao9054]

@@leofrank1727 Thank you for ur honesty

[@MrManny075]

@@leofrank1727 What you mean by WE the west? where the mentality of us and them come from? use to be the soviet union now is China, who's next, the EU?

[@mattmiller2842]

@@MrManny075 I'm from the US and we do not share that opinion. We dislike many of China's choices, but we wouldn't wish that on China.

[@deda118]

Couldn’t agree more. So at variance with most, if not all, the other “leaders”.

[@GornubiusFlux]

No wonder Singapore is a powerhouse they've got leaders who can form a sentence.

[@gemball8343]

It’s all fake , it’s scripted ! Don’t trust the media ! Believe me, I’m the best.

[@GornubiusFlux]

@@gemball8343 You took too much LSD hombre

[@anonymousthanks4718]

@@gemball8343 Want a tinfoil hat?

[@SW-8228]

@@gemball8343 i think you need help

[@sun1st]

@@gemball8343 sour grapes 🍇

[@ShnNar1000x]

I was in Singapore one time when Lee gave a nationally televised speech on the state of the country. It was amazing for how frank and well-presented it was. It also did not talk down to people - it actually expected the population to be intelligent and well-informed. Not the kind of speech you could pull off in most Western states.

[@shielatee302]

He is all Talk...so don’t get fooled 😉

[@sugarly69]

@@shielatee302 as you are.

[@ryanjonathanmartin3933]

@@shielatee302 so if you would be so kind as to tell us how YOU would lead Singapore, we would all be happy to listen. ;)

[@user-ed7pu5uj3q]

@@ryanjonathanmartin3933 Search for how Chee Soon Juan would run it, if you haven't already.

[@lesliepolar]

Day light robbery to the citizens u dont even know

[@davidwearmouth851]

I take my hat off to this gentleman. He is very intelligent, very well-spoken, and picks his words with great care. He has my fullest respect. I also believe that he speaks the whole truth. It may not be particularly palatable, but it is the truth.

[@onedreamoneworld4260]

He is came from China with his farther years ago.

[@junlexip9204]

@@onedreamoneworld4260 you must have come from China too because your English is atrocious

[@loserkingg]

@@onedreamoneworld4260 well he did not come from china and his father was one of the greatest ever singapore minister

[@loserkingg]

@dpgeek 45 and where are you from to say such claims?

[@loserkingg]

@dpgeek 45 i don't really have to do research if im part of the country :)

[@yiweishen342]

He was once the top student majoring in mathematics in UK. He could have become a mathematician. You can see from his articulation how smart he is. He can handle long sentences with sophisticated structures embedded.

[@dongchu.9525]

And I think you too you can be like him as well

[@arminius6506]

@@shoelessjoe428 Singapore has only one ruling parties, they don't divide people and make them fight with each other so they don't have to do handwork. In Singapore government accept their responsibilities and also their failure and make sure to deliver for both country and its people.

[@donhuang9855]

It's Equality, Justice, and Meritocracy in Singapore which got Singapore being kicked out of Malaysia. Today's Malaysia political system practise exactly much like the British; a Monarchy-based political system where the Malays formed the Majority (it's the English in the UK), and political / military power resides with the Malay race.

[@arminius6506]

@@shoelessjoe428 read the auto biography of Lee Kuan Yew (father of this guy, by far the best statesman of 20th century and one of the greatest ever (he was the one who inspired Deng Xiaoping to open up China and rest is history). He is admired by everybody from all political spectrums. He wrote a series of auto biography composed of his memoirs.... First two were "The Singapore Story" and "From Third World to First World"

[@lyy90]

Oooh maths friends

[@richardfox2865]

This is how a sensible man talks. Good for Singapore!

[@chris60036]

This is how autocratic and unelected leaders talk.

[@sourdurian2839]

@@chris60036 unelected? are u dumb or dumb? he's elected u dimwit

[@subjectofsaturnyervahsa7386]

what about a cult killing off it's own people because they were going down for harvesting and trafficking stufffffff. bye bye forest gump! see ya royals! o boy, Justin's got some explaining to do. Canada was going to be the ccp's farm baby, selling us off like cattle. only 500,000,000 people aloud !!!!!! hahahahahaha ....... no ones been in the white house for a while now. Ignorance is a sin to them, no bad karma if you take the vaccine . HOLLYWoods on fire, we can also control the weather. did you know you can extend your life with brain juice! they pull your eye out to put it in. ever wonder why celebrities' die song young . . got to hide it's effects. lizard people are fake and the flat earthers are cia. Dinosaurs are a scam baby, sort of. space lasers in fort mc Murryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! a witch visited the natives and told them they could reclaim their lands. come together people. they are the ones making us fight eachotherrrrrrrrr. spread love! by a water filter and visit your local library!!!! Scientology is alexander crowley, the goofy aliens are a test . dr Phil is multiple people in make up!!!!!!! Obama said bye to Joan riverssssss. Learn the ghost dance, buy lots of cats!

[@moia9518]

@@sourdurian2839 U don't know what u r talking about

[@washy1437]

Try to interview Thai pm LOL

[@zsht]

This man speaks better English than most British MPs

[@nelsonlim512]

English is first language in Singapore.Thier mother tongue language is English.

[@zsht]

@@nelsonlim512 I thought it was Malay 🤷

[@SuperChodot]

@@zsht he's pretty fluent in Malay and Chinese though

[@ShinnGan]

@@zsht It isn't, Malay is Malaysia's official language. From when I spoke to my Singaporean lecturer who worked in Malaysia, Singaporeans primarily speak English, but they are allowed to designate a language to learn as their mother tongue in school. So everyone learns and speaks English, but some communities learn Malay as their mother tongue, and some learn Mandarin and etc. Source: I'm a Malaysian, and have spoken to Singaporeans to learn the differences between our upbringing, despite our many similarities.

[@eastpaw]

@@zsht Malay is our National Language (a symbolic designation), but our lingua franca is English.

[@Gi-Home]

Lee Hsien Loong is a world class statesman and Singapore has also benefitted greatly from his father's excellent governance as well, Singapore is lucky, let's hope they can continue with good governance.

[@johosaffattjones9449]

Lee Hsien Loong is only a shadow of his statesman father. Singapore government's chasing the mighty dollar over building an economic base is a cancer in the Singapore economy with a lot of the gloss removed. Once a favorite destination country for tourists is now more like a poor third-world country with dilapidated hotels that were once the equal of anywhere in the world dollar for dollar.

[@huanglong08]

@@johosaffattjones9449 when exactly did singapore become a poor 3rd world country?

[@ahaaaaaaaaa]

@@johosaffattjones9449 lol what?

[@shielatee302]

He is nothing like the dad. At least LKY takes care of his Own. This one have no qualms about throwing his OWN PEOPLE under the bus...for a buck n a dime!

[@NazriB]

Lies again? UIC Detergent

[@jadenyjteng5740]

We all see what the BBC interviewer is doing. She keeps proding into sensitive questions and trying to trap our PM, but our Singaporean Oppa is able to handle all her shit

[@shadowflare2838]

Yeah lol, I got the same feeling from the interviewer, luckily our pm's defence is strong, one wrong sentence and sg is doomed lol

[@Emma-pl4rf]

Yes， lucky Singaporean got such an intelligent PM who handled the cunning woman’ question s very well.

[@chazzmichaelsmichaels3331]

One of the greatest and wisest politicians of our time. -Much love from America!

[@onigiri5053]

If you dont ask sensitive question, no problem will be solved.

[@mindaktiviti]

If she didn't ask the questions she did, then we wouldn't get his answers. Bravo for this woman for allowing this leader to show the world what sound leadership is like.

[@kamu747]

Superbly Diplomatic. Well spoken. The old school political style was very elegant.

[@chaohu3530]

true

[@samuraigorilla2311]

Is this really old school? If so, I earnestly hope we go back.

[@sueyu7112]

Elegant without Substance is Utter Uselessness 🥴

[@MuhammadArif49]

The PM of Singapore Mr. Lee are a very rare breed of politician nowadays! Somehow sounds like a British gentlemen of old school & are a pleasure to listen him! Much respect from Indonesia!

[@NewmaticKe]

Both him and his father are from Cambridge U

[@jz0111]

You are right. His father received degree from the UK. Very wise man.

[@KGDHMF]

Singapore, The Switzerland of Asia. Fiercely neutral and fiercely defensive.

[@DK-yz9xk]

the switz aint considered neutral anymore, a recent switz technology company that has been selling gov sensitive tech to a lot of countries was found to have been bought over by the CIA. the Americans made use of the Switz famous reputation of neutrality as a cover to sell tech with backdoors to other countries for years.

[@MrsKoldun]

I loved it in Singapore, but the existence of mandatory death penalty and jail time for some crimes is very different from the Swiss model.

[@noxDOTevolvedDOTgmai]

The government's official stance might be neutral but i can assure you that most Singaporeans, even those of Chinese descent call the Chinese nationals as "Chinamen: or "China come".

[@frankf2887]

nah Singapore > Switzerland. I'm swiss and "neutral" is the fakest thing I ever heard. People here are brainwashed by the US.

[@dylanmurphy572]

@@DK-yz9xk Switzerland and England are American colonies

[@sajaljain8843]

He sounds so intelligent and calm.

[@christhomson8924]

Do u find him attractive?

[@cosuinofdeath]

You 2 disgust me

[@sajaljain8843]

@@christhomson8924 He is like an intelligent grandfather. But, you go ahead with your internet shitposting.

[@michaeljose8122]

He does interview well but i think his father had the edge in terms of speeches and interviews.

[@shaharukhnadaf7084]

Our Leader PM modi also has some Leadership Qualities ..JAI HIND🙏

[@milasaba7594]

Example of a competent leader! Qualification, experience and personal leadership style matched.

[@shielatee302]

Can you make a list of his accomplishments before you make such a bold statement... He just went Autopilot mode on what was built by the dad... That system is fall apart in front of his very eyes 👀

[@paul7608]

Nowonder Singapore has the highest literacy level in the world.

[@acosta829]

It's not a big deal considering that every country in Southeast Asia has higher than 95% literacy rate, even the poorer countries

[@lookingforsomething]

Same as Nordic countries, but yeah. Literacy should be about 99.999% in every country. No exceptions.

[@officialzacadammorrison]

But if you can't think, then it doesn't mean anything. We are not producing anything, or any good people, let alone great people. This is where Singapore has now failed. And it has been acknowledged for a few years now. Because you are essentially playing within the framework of your education that you taken from school, and what we consider 'formal education'. TLDR: My concern is that my fellow citizens can't distinguish, discern and actually self aware of what their principles are and what their process is, and they mix bag everything and anything, without recognize that they are actually doing it z@c+

[@acosta829]

@@officialzacadammorrison same with the rest of Southeast Asia. Just knowing how to read and write shouldn't be the basis of literacy

[@kriskt4754]

Singapore is 54th at literacy rate with 97.30%

[@karnevil8951]

God bless Singapore and her people, with love from Boston .

[@bummers]

Not through the blessings of God did Singapore and her people come to where it stand, but through grit, hardwork, common sense, intelligence and sheer determination.

[@karnevil8951]

@@bummers I agree totally. I wasn’t trying to take anything away I was just sending good vibes and blessings is all. Here’s to the people of Singapore! Salute! That better?

[@bummers]

@@karnevil8951 Way better!

[@88WatermelonSugar]

Love from Singapore

[@eversy_7126]

the wisest answer I have ever heard about China and US..

[@lawson9402]

+.""1."'7"".1"".7"".6''.8"".5"".9"".5"".7'".8

[@SAGAWISIW30]

He has no choice he benefits from both,,, but he is not telling you he will side china in ten years time when huawei rule the world😂😂

[@kukulroukul4698]

@@SAGAWISIW30 ;) TRUE

[@kukulroukul4698]

@@SAGAWISIW30 its EASY to be truthful and righteous for Singapore :D

[@mmore7285]

@@SAGAWISIW30 would you be around in 10 years time to know the answer. If you can't give an answer, dont expect an answer.

[@ihaveaname1894]

Looking at the comments, i must say that i am glad i am not the only one who appreciate his leadership traits and competency.

[@dylanmurphy572]

Because he is a technocrat, experts run the country instead of who the people want. (Not a criticism)

[@aaroncarter99hk]

That means he’s picked a side with Hitler the second

[@sueyu7112]

Leadership traits??? Competency??? 😂😂😂 His last win is barely 60% In a Master Program that is A FAIL! His 4G PM has an approval rate of barely 53%.

[@looksee209]

@@sueyu7112Interestingly, in most Western Democracies, >52% is considered a land slide win !!

[@MingEr8]

PM Lee was the top maths student in his class at Cambridge.

[@Glorious_Kim_Jong_Un]

Harvard student actually

[@Glorious_Kim_Jong_Un]

@Wybren de HuisjesMelker Private elite university far from 'open'

[@couldbeanybody2508]

@Wybren de HuisjesMelker that’s like saying Eton college is “open”

[@couldbeanybody2508]

@Wybren de HuisjesMelker truer words never spoken

[@alexanderg1935]

@@Glorious_Kim_Jong_Un No it was Cambridge. But you knew that of course.

[@adrienrassat1965]

I think it's safe to say that his father would be proud. A balanced and intelligent interview. How refreshing.

[@sueyu7112]

Nope 🥰

[@SujoyBanerjee1907]

"No. 2 is not far behind and that's what difficult for US to accept" - Upfront & to the point. 👌

[@donhuang9855]

Also difficult for the rest of the Anglo-Saxon race to accept too, which explained why the UK, Canada, and Australia are all perpetuating the China fear mongering lies in unison. New Zealand happens to have the good Anglo-Saxon genes.

[@ShadowPhoenixMaximus]

@@donhuang9855 We're dealing with a communist dictatorship which breaks and bend every international relationship/agreement it enters itself into. I'm honestly surprised people still think we can "talk" with the CCP when domestically they paint the US as much an enemy as North Korea does - and they've been doing it way before Trump even came to power. The only real solution is to isolate the CCP as much as possible until they destroy themselves through their own incompetence and greed - it's Western money which is hiding much of their mistakes and it's Western companies that gave the CCP the power it currently has over the Chinese people.

[@ShadowPhoenixMaximus]

@@ricksherman34 Its a matter of debate if they are as ahead as they claim. The statistics on China's growth come from the CCP, who are obsessed with maintaining a good image.

[@seanbrummfield448]

But, the way how the aging population and low birth rates are in China, it could be short lived for the Chinese.

[@nmew6926]

@@ricksherman34 US will fall to no. 3, In a matter of 25 years, geopolitics rivalry will be between China and India.

[@sophienben-achour5450]

Such a smart and well articulated leader.

[@mframedeye37]

Now I understa d why Singapore is so successful Jk lol

[@Dash101]

@@mframedeye37 no doubt. When a country is smaller and run by a level headed pragmatist, its easier not to get bogged down by expansive checks and constant conflicts of interest as well as self interested fools hoping to thicken their own pockets.

[@TeleeFONE]

He's a land stealer/Chinese colonizer, is that smart?

[@Alex-pj8nz]

Pity Trump has a brain of a peanut.

[@MrMajsterixx]

​@@Alex-pj8nz are u usin internet explorer ?

[@PeteKlimek]

What a beautiful world it would be if ALL the world's leaders could be more like this man! Eloquent, intelligent, diplomatic, transparent, amicable. Little wonder that Singapore is as prosperous as it is and a nation that outshines most in most ways.

[@onedreamoneworld4260]

The actually is all Chinese leaders much better than him. He came from China also from his grandfather generation

[@Blindswordsman1994]

@@onedreamoneworld4260 lol yeah sure. He is ethnic Chinese but he is Singaporean well and truly. Xi Jinping has nothing on this guy

[@shielatee302]

😂😂😂

[@kennyzeng21]

When asked what are some of his key considerations when navigating with the big powers? PM Lee answered Singapore's interest first. He got his priority right :)

[@shielatee302]

His interest rather than the People is the correct answer😉

[@Jchan22]

@@shielatee302 Could you please clarify what you mean by “his” own interest? What personal benefits would PM Lee gain from navigating carefully with the two big powers?

[@athulprem5001]

What a brilliant politician, speaking with absolute reason comprised of logical thinking ! I wonder how better world would be if such politicians were in power.

[@Crescent-IV]

I’m very skeptical of all politicians.

[@SerenityM54L2SAM5L5N1]

@@Crescent-IV Well, this man isn't just all talk. He leads and has built up a powerful country where the people are safe and satisfied.

[@KevinTroy777]

Duterte is more brilliant than this guy... He plays his cards very well...

[@EAGungnir]

If such politicians were in power you'd better kiss goodbye with democracy and let meritocracy rule instead

[@donhuang9855]

@@EAGungnir True, Trump wouldn't be the POTUS if Meritocracy is alowed to has its way in America.

[@SpyFromMarsZeus]

This is how the interview went: The lady: You must be... so what do you think about... Lee: No, I'm not, but anyway...

[@whoeverwhoever400]

This was how the 60 Minutes interview went: The lady: I have some tough questions... Trump: Well I don't like that. I am out. Bye!

[@TheGamingAlong]

I had a feeling that the interviewer is trying to make him pick a side so they could produce some frenzy headlines. That's what the media does.

[@86soulx]

the questions were probably prepared beforehand with LHL knowing what the reporter would ask, because honestly speaking, if i were the reporter, i wouldn't bother to make him pick a side, because he obviously won't. I would have crafted questions that his answers to them would imply his stance or side. I wouldn't bother to directly ask him which side is he on because that is just a stupid question.

[@JackPitmanNica]

Man this guy is a badass. I wish US politicians were as humble or as understanding as this guy. Seems like an alien compared to US politicians

[@burakglobal7370]

He is also chinese

[@MobinKiadeh]

@@burakglobal7370 yes he's ethnically Chinese, but they are of Singaporean nationality and have completely different mindsets and viewpoints from those that live in mainland China.

[@burakglobal7370]

@@MobinKiadeh do u test with lie detector.... Hahahahahahaha

[@MobinKiadeh]

@@burakglobal7370 do you think about making sense before putting that comment?

[@r.a.8618]

@@MobinKiadeh You can say mainland Chinese and Singaporean Chinese have differences but it is wrong to say they're "completely" different from each other. They have Chinese blood and Chinese culture. How can you ignore the similarities entirely? I can sense your evil intention for making such statement and your hostility towards mainland Chinese. WHY SHOULD CHINESE FIGHT EACH OTHER FOR SMALL DIFFERENCES? WHY SHOULD ASIANS LISTEN TO WESTERNERS AND FIGHT AMONGST EACH OTHER IN OUR OWN REGION?

[@MIBIncomeEncourager]

I like this Prime Minister....he comes across as grounded,and speaks sincerely and candidly....he speaks of caution and care....yet has the grace of man who when it comes to country tensions beholds the attitude of less is more.By this I mean ...he leads his country with an attitude of be diligent and don’t rise to opposition...don’t go looking for wars....work through the “kafuffles” with other countries with diligence and don’t take umbrage against them....he seems very wise man next door....I felt for a while the interviewer may be trying to goad him into picking a side ....yet she wasn’t...she was simply asking firm direct questions....he answers well....seems to have his head screwed on really straight ....a man who clearly wants peace for his own country and the 2 superpowers.

[@JUDALATION]

THATS BECAUSE YOU ARE AN IDIOTIC GLOBALIST BOT!

[@shielatee302]

Nope...he is just acting 🎭 a role of well

[@Sy-im9bp]

Heads of state must have a cool head. Be rational. And not jump to hate and wars. Lives are on the line. if you guys are saying that he is only acting, then so be it! What matters is the safety of lives far from war

[@walterphua1192]

@Ben Sasha His dad had his problems to deal with: To lead millions of uncivilized people of different races staying on patty fields and fishing villages, and to try to turn them into world class country and citizens. Lee Kuan Yew needed that iron fist and voice to make everything loud and simple to his uneducated citizens back then. Its really just, "I know where the light is. So shut up and follow me!" He had multiple problems on a micro (domestic) scale such as riots, housing, education, jobs, national development, military etc to deal with. Having settled all these basic issues and passed away, Lee Hsien Long on the other hand, faces a different set of problems: Macro (First world) problems. Millions of highly educated citizens who finds the government to be overstepping into their daily lives and freedoms of speech. We all know our young ones in the 21st century form their own views on matters at a very young age, and we can't simply brush them off just by asking them to 'follow instructions'. It takes a lot of initiatives to engage, debate, challenges from the public, and finding a common ground whenever a new policy is passed. If not, they leave. And because Singaporeans are so drilled into following a structured framework, there is also a lack of entrepreneurs or people with extraordinary talents in the fields of arts and design (generally, please don't flame me :P). There are also social issues like an aging population; and how Singapore (whom doesn't have any natural resources) could stay economically competitive and attractive to foreign investors amidst a world where the disparity between the educated and the uneducated is diminishing. These were all the smaller tradeoff from Lee Kuan Yew's very successful receipe to create Singapore that Lee Hsien Long unavoidably have to tackle. Lee Kuan Yew's method would not have worked, and I believed he would not have employed the same approach if he was in Lee Hsien Loong's situation. Hence, both can't be compared. At the end of the day, both are extraordinary leaders.

[@maxdc988]

Kerfuffles

[@MightySteve001]

Well composed statesman. He articulates his answer with confidence and reassurance. He's a breath of fresh air compared to other world leaders.

[@shandani7215]

The questions are always given in advance, so he can appear as confident as you see him.

[@MightySteve001]

@@shandani7215 Many leaders are told which areas that will be discussed. This is a normal procedure.

[@michellebrown4903]

Compare him to Trump.

[@MightySteve001]

@@michellebrown4903 Singapore PM is more intelligent than Trump.

[@michellebrown4903]

Well in truth...that would not be difficult.

[@translumination2002]

Amazingly intelligent & nuanced man. He actually answers everything incisively unlike half the western politicians who evade everything & the other half like Trump who are so crude & untruthful. This is how people should be governed. Singapore is in good hands.

[@MrGarrett]

Trump was pretty honest. That's why the press hated him.

[@JonSono]

@@MrGarrett and this is how MSM brainwashed so many people. Half of them haven't even listened to him for more than the editing jobs the news put together.

[@ninjafilmz7495]

Trump is the best president America ever had, didn't start any wars, grew the economy and was very transparent.

[@CumBrianFries]

@@MrGarrett I bet I can find a f*ckton of simpletons who are way more honest than Trump. We need competent leaders who can handle situations with tact, not honest simple-minded fools!

[@MrGarrett]

@@CumBrianFries the irony of your comment made me laugh. Just keep on watching the news fella

[@John1986ATR]

Why does the interviewer come across as almost wanting conflict!?

[@TheDusansky]

Cause she is a "journalist" graving for slices of sensationalism.

[@martinc2944]

This is how journalism is in the Anglosphere, especially in the BBC. Nothing to do with the ascertainment of facts, just trying to score cheap rhetorical points. Watch the latest BBC NewsNight video on patent-free vaccines. There was no respect for expertise whatsoever.

[@wbbb9664]

@Kam Y not forgeting, one last smile at the end of his sentence when he evade.. That's his trademark.

[@randompheidoleminor3011]

To be fair this one is actually one of the more civilised of 'journalists' you'd might find browsing around. Many just talk over their guests loudly and really try to force a desired reaction.

[@tomisapamsuraj2652]

because its BBC( British BACKBITE CORPORATION)

[@yovannaanthony8842]

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[@vladimirivanov3481]

Oh my God! My heart is really broken reading this. I can imagine what you are passing through but please don't commit suicide. Everything will be alright.

[@kristinabergen276]

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[@kristinabergen276]

I'd be willing to give you the email address of the trader who trades for me. I started last 6 months with him and I have made over $220k through him. I started with $5k

[@dominickurtis5830]

@@kristinabergen276 I am also having the same problem. I have lost all my money trading. Please help with the contact of your trader and God will bless you. I have suffered a lot of losses

[@kristinabergen276]

@@dominickurtis5830 J c o l e m a n t r a d e r

[@yrevra2407]

I'm a United States citizen and I can not understand why my fellow Americans won't accept or choose too ignore China's power? By numbers alone China has power. China has been a power since early man, I'm not trying to sound un-patriotic but it is such a mistake too dismiss or disrespect or underestimate one's rival. I sincerely hope our two countries find a better way too coexist.

[@xavierzacheriah6038]

So ur directly supporting their human rights violations and n..zi ⛺camp for uigur Muslims... They have issues with all neighbouring countries... I am from India yes we have issues with China... Yes China is a economical power that doesn't mean everything is perfect

[@xavierzacheriah6038]

One more thing every civilization had their own share of scientific discoveries... Not alone Chinese civilization

[@ericshang7744]

It’s fear dear.

[@noramaddy4409]

You cannot work with a partner that does not uphold your values! China incarcerates journalists and citizens who express opposing opinion. China mishandles and tortures people under the guise of education. If you feel you can work with such a partner with very low social responsibility then you have as little morality as their government has.

[@mysticcove3392]

You ain't a US citizen same as some of those who said they are in this comment section. Context wording/spelling are profoundly British with Asian influences (twang) What you posted about China for the world to read not even Democrat (s) would think about it. Go to CNN/CBS or Fox/Newsmax comment section with your OP. You'll be bashed left right and center!. Americans are aware when videos are about Singapore, Singapore soldiers are working overtime in comment section. This been happening for years!.

[@garybouwman2157]

Nice to hear a relatively complete answers and common sense from a politician

[@sueyu7112]

Since he is not being questioned about his failed policies for the People. He will do just fine 👏

[@antonkueppers9632]

I’m impressed, this would have been an expectation (to speak the way he did) 5 years ago, but when we have these types of leaders, ones that avoid traps and can navigate through everything with minimal mistake, there is hope for a better future.

[@Jay-gq3yk]

He is a rare leader.

[@crosbyong]

His father, one of our founding fathers of Singapore were of another level altogether. Fortunately, we continue to have PMs (Lee Hsien Loong is our 3rd PM) who are wise and pragmatic enough to continue to lead us in an increasingly tumultuous global economic macrocosm. Singapore are like grass, when elephants fight. As a nation ourselves, we are transitioning into a 4th generation leadership. Our global economic arena is an ultramarathon race without an end. For a tiny city-state like ours to stay in the game, we can’t afford to trail behind the leading pack. To just win a prize (not likely the gold), we need to be two steps ahead. Can our future leaders and citizens stay on this race? Time will tell.

[@captain-chair]

All throughout history City-States have almost always had amazing leadership, Singapore is lucky to have all of the factors it does for self enrichment. From an Aussie.

[@crosbyong]

@@captain-chair luck and hard work.

[@1ewi5]

LKY is more vocal with stronger opinions on geopolitics. His views may be strong, but everyone respects those views because he is on another level.

[@yang5159]

Current spore leaders way below LKY. 3rd level quality

[@meiltoo]

@@yang5159 imo.... most PM or presidents globally are below LKY’s level, throughout history.

[@Kevin-gm7gx]

Strange to someone from Europe to see such capable politicians, Singapore is clearly a role model !

[@mikicerise6250]

@2017 Student WONG JUN JIE ANTHONY Not a single bloody one.

[@shielatee302]

@2017 Student WONG JUN JIE ANTHONY This is just a bot 🤖 to give raving review Talk to the Real Singaporeans...you have a better picture of this man lack of Leadership skills.

[@justinwuu]

BBC: suggests China is the threat to the US in all the questions and take only part of Lee's answer and make it the title.

[@donhuang9855]

BBC - British Bullshit Channels. It's wholly owned by the BBC but financed by a criminized mandated public imposed fee; facts can be stranger than fiction.

[@isacadc4552]

Ehh... try CGTN, if you think bbc are editing much idk what you ll make of them

[@donhuang9855]

@@isacadc4552 Of course CGTN never deny that their views also happens to concurs with the official views of the Chinese government. At least CGTN based their arguments on facts on the ground, while BBC simply regurgiated the views of their American new media partners; the war on WMD in IRAQ is a case in point. And was the BBC critical of the Aussie's soldiers' "Blooded Experience" in Afghanistan - it was very briefly mentioned as an after thought in fine print, and quickly became a non-issue.

[@isacadc4552]

@@donhuang9855 i was talking about the editing. Really bad editing from a technical point of view. The facts can be manipulated and that goes for every television in the world.

[@donhuang9855]

@@isacadc4552 Well, most non-native English speaking news networks have their own take on editing content based on the agenda in question. But the real substance is to come from being accurate, fair and balance views from both sides of the protanganists. The BBC's questions are bias from the Get-Go and continues unbashly throughout the interviews from other subtle angles.

[@keahkeetan47]

Singapore is one of the best countries in the world, no doubt. Rational, pragmatic, neutral and efficient. For the west which does not know China or Chinese way of thought, Singapore is the best for you to find out answers from. They embrace eastern and western values, they are friends of most countries, they speak English and Chinese. Who else do you think can give you a more unbiased opinion?

[@shielatee302]

You do know that the country belongs to the native Malay... The National language is Malay. The national anthem is in the Malay Language. Singapore is not a Chinese land or does it belongs to China...

[@shielatee302]

The country have 4 basic spoken language Malay Mandarin Chinese English Tamil

[@davidbrisbane7206]

You may not realise this but most Singaporean Chinese despise the "Mainlanders" as they call them.

[@kk4764]

@@shielatee302 u must be malaysian chill.

[@shielatee302]

@@kk4764 Another Loser Comment. Only A Singapore Core would bother about her Home. U must be one…A Malaysian. They will not bother about Unsound Leadership destroying the country from within. They are more into the exchange rate while working here n living better lives than most Singaporeans who help built this nation. Don’t show ur Stupid for all to See.

[@atjohnson4831]

Watching this is like holding a gold nugget in your hands not just a lump of pyrite (fools gold). A real leader and statesman, not just a politician or a popular but flaccid personality

[@michaelmonaghan3555]

This guy seems like a sound bloke

[@Obvioustroller]

How about sounds like a seem bloke?

[@nabukuma]

He’s very well spoken

[@christhomson8924]

Not bad for chinese man

[@djunior874]

@@christhomson8924 He's Singaporean.

[@myoung1445]

@Pub Comrad if you say so

[@myoung1445]

@@djunior874 There are 3 main ethnic groups in Singapore. The Malay, the Chinese, the Indians. The Prime Minister is Chinese Singaporean and his accent is reasonably "weak" compared to other Chinese Singaporeans but still typical.

[@djunior874]

@@myoung1445 I am aware, but the initial comment leads to confusion over whether they meant from China, or ethnically Chinese.

[@mikicerise6250]

Imagine if we had leaders like this in Europe instead of... ugh... not even worth it to name them.

[@lifeisameme8174]

Or in the US where I live........

[@Clxudy0]

R u offending him?

[@lifeisameme8174]

@@Clxudy0 Um....what. No I am not offending him.

[@Clxudy0]

@@lifeisameme8174 not u its miki

[@lifeisameme8174]

@@Clxudy0 ok, thanks for the clarification.

[@AgentSmith911]

Singapore is lucky to have this man as their PM!

[@nicktan4530]

What about Malaysia ?

[@medialcanthus9681]

I believe that is so, but unfortunately a percentage of them are ungrateful.

[@sueyu7112]

Nope...we have better more talented people who are suppress by them to Serve the People.

[@nicktan4530]

@@sueyu7112 what do you mean ?

[@sueyu7112]

@@nicktan4530 Go do some research on how this man handle his Opponent n Critics... Many had to leave the country n work elsewhere. This man not open to any discussion. His can NEVER SEE HIS FAULT... Everyone wrong except him. He even called the voters FreeRiders who wish to have An Opposition Block in Parliament for some checks n balance to what they are doing to the People n Country. With a salary of nearly 2 million annually. A bit of feedback of his policies should be justifiable... Don’t you think 🤔so... He is being paid MORE THAN THE US PRESIDENT to run an island 🏝 The smallest city 🌃 state on this side of the World. He even have A NEW LAW JUST FOR HIM to protect him any form of criticism from the Citizens.

[@IntoMotivate]

He is literally more intelligent than Boris and Biden put together.

[@shaphitoyib2321]

Like father like son ( mr.lee kuan yue )

[@CumBrianFries]

As is expected from someone who was the Senior Wrangler at Cambridge in 1973.

[@zhxnwxi.]

@Anthony Payne Your English not great u might as well just quiet

[@flavio7180]

@@zhxnwxi. Such hilarious irony.

[@Bellakelpie]

Just like his late father. Wise and very diplomatic without giving out mountains of political spin.

[@sallyah1392]

His father was not diplomatic. LKY was more direct and spoke his mind. LHL is more diplomatic but avoids giving direct opinions.

[@shielatee302]

This man is the ultimate Spin Doctor. I’ll take the dad any day... What you see with LKY is what you get. No BS like his first born!

[@mafteim5556]

The PM of Singapore Mr.Lee is a very rare breed of politician nowadays. Somehow sounds like a British Gentlemen of old school and is a pleasure to listen him. Much respect from Romania.

[@shielatee302]

😂😂😂

[@garfield2742]

Dude , Old school British gentlemen create problems we had today🙄

[@mafteim5556]

@@garfield2742 Most probably. But they had style no one can deny.

[@garfield2742]

@@mafteim5556 yes their style 👍

[@sueyu7112]

@@mafteim5556 Style is for the Walkway of Milan 🥰 Sound Leadership is what missing from this PM.

[@afrofeast]

The first time I entered Singapore it took me 2 minutes to go through immigration at Changi Int'l Airport. As a blackman, I was gobsmacked!

[@afrofeast]

Well, those kinda things don't just happen. Tk for example in Australia, even though resident, im regularly stopped and interrogated as everyone else breezes through. Singapore doesn't see my black face. They see a tourist/ traveller.

[@shielatee302]

You didn’t carry any drugs right..so you’ll be fine...

[@thetenthplanet_]

I was amazed with how efficient they were. Like in most EU airports when you go through security it can take up to an hour or more. In Changi it was quite literally a straight walk to the departure gate, security and bag check as you boared the plane and then you're off. It was a stark contrast to Heathrow where by the time they were done with the baggage check I had 15 minutes to reach my connecting flight. Got good exercise, though. So that's a plus I guess. Lovely country in general. Hope.I can go back once the virus is dealt with.

[@ramlee7061]

When Deng Xiaoping open China for development, Singapore was the prefect module. To emulate its success.

[@deezeed2817]

Singapore is a tiny city state. China has 1.4 billion people. The challenges are completely different

[@waitwhat3547]

@@deezeed2817 not really, Xiaoping's reforms were based of Singapore and Hong Kong economic models called the open city reforms which made china a powerhouse

[@rogermars2465]

@@waitwhat3547The way you think the government policy is too simple. For example, Hong Kong and Singapore don't have much industry. What makes the US now so worried is that China has become the largest industry country.

[@wesleywoo8336]

@@rogermars2465 i think what he meant was that there are many virtues about Singapore that the Chinese could pick up in developing China's newer cities into becoming hubs. Naturally, Singapore is far from being the perfect module for developing China as a whole but it does have a nice specimen for developing trade, information or financial hubs

[@waitwhat3547]

@@rogermars2465 no I am not, Deng Xiaoping was influenced by how Chinese people in Singapore and hong kong were prosperous and he followed their model of open city

[@gohcheesin7626]

Sound much better than Boris Johnson.

[@arminius6506]

Better than any western leader and unlike Obama he's not only well spoken but he's very intelligent and knows how to get things done.

[@donhuang9855]

@Kejriwal Jindabaad Considering that Democracy is the system where the will of the majority prevail, political leaders must be exponents of Artful Words that play to the music of Popular Appeal.

[@Dash101]

@@arminius6506 its a little easier being that he didn't need to get elected, but sure let's compare democracy to wealthy autocracy. Which is not a dig at Singapore. Its wealthy and to the best of my knowledge most are happy with the settlement as it has paid dividends creating one of the most advanced societies, at least monetarily with an excellent educational system. But the caveat is that where leaders are elected you don't necessarily get this, coz its a competition and at times its the loudest who benefit most. Larger countries also have more interests and strategic positions to protect, coz Singapore is basically a city state smaller than most large European and Asian cities.

[@donhuang9855]

He's the Blooded cousins of Morrison and Trump.

[@stephenfarthing485]

I have to respect that! And certainly he has demonstrated a very clear point. The Singaporean P.M has been particularly articulate and if things were less pronounced in Britain. I certainly would be better certain of the solution which has been pursued. I don't like the notion of a military clash between the Chinese Government and the United States of America is worrisome! But it has remained very vulnerable to clashes.

[@PranavBhattarai]

So clean and straightforward. He is really a good person. This is what I have concluded after watching him for 9 minutes. And I don't think I'm wrong here. I wish we have a knowledgeable and understandable PM like him here in Nepal.

[@CumBrianFries]

If you guys can find someone like him and his father, I guarantee your country would become highly developed and prosperous in a matter of a few decades. This is why even Deng Xiaoping (the man who transformed China into what it is today) regarded Lee Kuan Yew as a mentor and took his advice to heart.

[@sallyah1392]

@@CumBrianFries I remember Charlie Munger said something like this also.

[@sharishth]

I am jealous of Singapore, they have an competent, excellent and sensible non-egoistic leader. Some South-east Asian countries have great leaders.

[@turtlegeneral]

Singaporean living in Scotland.. And I'll have to respectfully disagree 😂 the Lee family controls everything in Singapore and there's lots of cronyism. Our efficiency comes at the expense of severely curtailed civil liberties.. in a way it's a Westernised China 😂 you probably think I should be more appreciative of Singapore's pro-business, pro-growth strategies.. but the reality is most Singaporeans don't feel the supposed wealth creation especially in the past decade; increases in costs of living have far exceeded wages. All I know is my quality of life here is far better than what it would be in Sg; here I get taxed more but paid better, can easily afford a house and car.. unlike in Sg where I'm having to pay and arm and a leg for a tiny flat and car prices are just unjustifiable 😂

[@monkeyking-self-proclaimed7050]

@@turtlegeneral Sounds like you are describing most part of the world. If They didn't do a good job, Singapore may have already sunk long ago.

[@limlisa]

@@monkeyking-self-proclaimed7050 totally agree with you

[@sharishth]

@@turtlegeneral damn that means SG must be a highly expensive or posh place, meaning its developed? But still SG's PM did a better job compared to another. Probably the reason is taxes. Edit: I was actually saying how well spoken SG PM is not the other aspect.

[@shielatee302]

😂😂😂

[@dickyb9906]

Singapore has been working very hard all the way through since 1965. They've been through tougher time.

[@abcddef2112]

Having a supermajority for 60 years helps.

[@Fals3Agent]

@@abcddef2112 every considered that they worked hard to earn and maintain the supermajority?

[@donhuang9855]

@@abcddef2112 Super-Majority comes with an important caveat: "In the Government We Can Trust.

[@thomasting1572]

@@abcddef2112 I totally agreed with your point. Having a super majority of smart citizens who knows exactly who to choose as their leaders helps. Stability brings progress.

[@JK-gu3tl]

Work hard producing something of value, savings and liberal immigration until recently.

[@acdnan]

Never heard of him before. I am ignorant to many countries leaders. My loss though, this man is a statesman that many countries would love to have.

[@shielatee302]

Like you say ignorant... This is just good PR n Marketing.

[@MrPhantomFart]

look up his old man Lee Kuan Yew and you'll understand

[@shielatee302]

@@MrPhantomFart This Man is NOTHING like the Dad LKY. At least LKY have a backbone n know how to care about HIS PEOPLE.

[@VictoriaPatricia]

Never looked into Singaporean government but this man is an amazing speaker and assumedly an great leader aswell.

[@sueyu7112]

Your words...he is just A SPEAKER...not A DOER actually 🤪 Assumption Assumption Assumption that is all it is...

[@VictoriaPatricia]

@@sueyu7112 hence why I said assumedly...?

[@sueyu7112]

@@VictoriaPatricia I agree...didn’t I Have a great day 🙂

[@Jchan22]

@@VictoriaPatricia I’m a Singaporean and think he’s an excellent leader.

[@dmd7472]

29 fatalities. Think about that. In one of the most densely populated places on the planet

[@shielatee302]

The 29 dead is not the actual death... If you get Covid n die of complications due to the virus 🦠 Your death certificate will show that complication rather than the first diagnosis. Pls Covid not covered under most existing Insurance policy. That is how they game the system. The same goes with the real number of death due to the common Flu.

[@wheniamfree]

this is the example for Australia, UK and US and those western democracies, that you can only trumpet your democracy when the leaders/politicians you elect are as good, sensitive and professional as those in Singapore.

[@cancangirl2888]

Also very much a culture thing. You have varying degrees of democracy in politics and governing in Eastern countries, which does explain the level of success in containing the pandemic compared to European and Western countries. Mind you, New Zealand and Australia are quite exceptional in containment and protecting its citizens. Perhaps due to its size and/or geographical locations; not as heavily trafficked as countries like UK or US.

[@nanahuang8623]

@@cancangirl2888 Taiwan did much better than Singapore or even China. It has nothing to do with Democracies vs Kleptocracyies. North Korea hasn't even had a single infection.. should every government look for a short fat man that like firing rockets to run the country? I DON"T THINK SO!

[@annoyedaussie3942]

Don't include Australia in your list thanks, look at Australia and Singapore and our extremely close relationship and general policies. The closet bilateral relationship of Singapore is Australia, they are one of 3 countries permitted to do military training in Australia and have a permanent training presence here. The trio of Australia, Singapore and New Zealand lead the way in free trade deals and this shows up in the economic freedom index by Heritage Foundation, having top 3 positions currently. Between these 3 countries the bilateral plus multilateral trade deals stack 4 high between each country, so almost impossible to remove ourselves from this arrangement. I would agree that G20 countries tend to have more diplomatic issues, but this is a factor of a few things such as smaller countries know to be more diplomatic because no choice and even if they stuff up nobody noticed, for example if Singapore has some dispute with Malaysia it will only be local news, if it's between say Australia and China as is currently occurring it's world news especially in business. The Singaporean PM said China might be going down the wrong path which isn't good for them, it was diplomatic speak I think referring to how China bullies with trade which causes instability. Almost all of ASEAN plus Australia and New Zealand, have similar relationship with China and US, a balancing act.

[@annoyedaussie3942]

@@cancangirl2888 If you look at the most successful countries in dealing with covid 19 it's the Western Pacific region of WHO and we all have 14 days mandatory enforced quarantine, Europe WHO region and PAHO Pan-American Health Organization regions all have 10 days voluntary quarantine for arrivals ( some exceptions recently with Canada and UK) . The West Pacific WHO region includes China down to New Zealand, ASEAN countries are split between this region and South East Asian WHO region which includes South Asia, probably second best performing region. Either remarkable coincidence or it's the regional WHO offices that made the difference, can't blame all WHO, the consistency of results in the regions. Singapore initially had a policy like that of Sweden but they changed course. Stopping free unquarantined travel is a must have component in containment of covid 19, about 250,000 people have been through hotel quarantine when returning to Australia, any country could have done the same, without this the virus will keep coming in in an uncontrolled manner, many of the deaths in Europe and US now are the UK variant, so more people dying from the more transmissible and seemingly more deadly variant that didn't have to be there. So can say regional culture , but has nothing to do with being "eastern" or something, virus respects 14 days mandatory quarantine but doesn't care about 10 days voluntary quarantine.

[@OnMusicSoon1]

@@nanahuang8623 how many tests have Taiwan done? No tests no cases. When you have tested 1 million cases and found no positive cases at the start of the pandemic then maybe you can claim you are a success. This is science, not cheap politicians propaganda.

[@SerenityM54L2SAM5L5N1]

Such a humble and respectable man with a great political platform. We need this type of PM here in Sweden, desperately.

[@nathanboyea9964]

Our government in the US could use hundreds of leaders like him. On a side note: I could’ve sworn I picked up on a slight British accent when he spoke. Maybe I’m crazy

[@charlizet4314]

@@nathanboyea9964 not at all. His father studied in UK and has british accent too.

[@GKS225]

@@nathanboyea9964 Singapore is a former of colony of British

[@sang-suangam9772]

@@nathanboyea9964 maybe, because he was senior wrangler, at Cambridge, Trinity College :-)

[@gjcheong]

@@nathanboyea9964 It's the received pronunciation.

[@Carl2k7]

Theres a reason his party has been in power for 50 years, his eloquence and dynamic i’m sure contributed to this.

[@shielatee302]

Try Gerrymandering...

[@user-Aa310]

Surpassed only by his father.

[@SlayerAOD]

His dad was the uber chad statesman Lee Kuan Yew. Seems like he took after the man. Great for Singapore for having proper leader

[@lm_b5080]

wish my country had post-colonialism leaders like them

[@lm_b5080]

@@adamzen1620 could also be that Singapore ranks as one of the safest and least-corrupt countries on earth..but yes, their human rights & freedom scores are deplorable

[@user-nr2ig1pk3g]

@@lm_b5080 ironically the same can be said to China, but what's with the Chinese bs rhetoric?

[@lm_b5080]

@@user-nr2ig1pk3g as far as i know, many mainland Chinese are quite okay with the trade-off between economic prosperity & freedom...they're experiencing the 'Chinese dream', a golden generation of prosperity

[@shielatee302]

LKY took care of his People This man throw them under the bus for an easy life n cash in on the work of a dead parent 😐

[@bargainninja6449]

Who do you think is a greater threat to global peace and stability? One who is the biggest exporter of goods around the world and also building various infrastructure in countries, or one who is the biggest exporter of weapons with over bloated military spending of 800 bases around the world, whose empire of debt and lifestyle is dependent on maintaining exorbitant printing privilege of a currency that's backed by nothing but men with guns?

[@d283jdsk2]

Remind me which one has concentration camps?

[@SerenityM54L2SAM5L5N1]

You left out China's foreign policy and coercive expansion at the coast of Equador, at South China Sea, their relation with Taiwan, their support of rogue dictatorships, and their occasional unwillingness to seek peace and reconciliation. Fun bias there though. I'm sure some may buy into it, for a while.

[@nickg4564]

Which is the one threatening neighboring countries by building artificial islands in the south china sea and violating international law by doing so? Which is the one flooding poor countries with high interest rate loans and essentially bankrupting them into making them puppet states? Which is the one building concentration camps for uygur muslims? Which is the one threatening and demanding the Australian government apologize for making anti communist rhetoric against the CCP for its handling of the corona virus and covering everything up until it was too late?

[@bboystretch7788]

@@d283jdsk2 Guantanamo

[@KevinTroy777]

@@nickg4564 Building ARMY BASES in a FOREIGN LAND is INVASION and VIOLATING INTERBATIONAL LAWS per se...

[@chewjinghong]

BBC is always controversial. Misleading title as usual. Dislike.

[@TravelAsLocal]

English always say the sentence behind "but" is what they really mean. What happend this time?

[@jermaincummings2679]

Oh men one of the best interviews l have seen in a while.Hope you live as long as possible.The world needs so much more leader's like you right now Sir

[@SerenityM54L2SAM5L5N1]

Much respect to Lee Hsien Loong and his beautiful country of Singapore. The world would be a much better place if more countries adjusted their societal model to Singapore.

[@xavierzacheriah6038]

I think that is impossible buddy... The social structure of every countries are different from one another... This 🌎world is very complex and not everyone can't understand what is the "real scenario" happening outside or other countries

[@chris60036]

You do realise Singapore is basically a police state with little freedom right?

[@james_holder]

@@chris60036 There isn’t no freedom in Singapore. It’s more restricted than other countries but if you follow the rules you shouldn’t have any problems. That’s why it’s the safest country in the world

[@desaturated6049]

@@chris60036 fake news. Singapore has state control media yes. but they are also free to get copious amount of exposure from online media. The internet is not blocked like China.

[@celtic889]

@@james_holder Freedom is very much restricted there plus most of the citizens have a very conservative outlook on things. It depends on what you value more... safety at the expense of your freedom or vice versa.

[@kaltonian]

Great discussion from the Singapore prime minister

[@shielatee302]

That is NO DISCUSSION... That is I give you the question first. Get your people to answer it n you do an oral presentation for the camera 🎥

[@aguyinavan6087]

As an American from the United States I have been completely impressed by Singapore. This man is a representation of the thoughtfulness of its people, its dedication to education, and its future. When I visited Singapore I was astounded by their public transport system which was clean and efficient. It is a beautiful city. I know that China will continue to rise and outpace the US. I hope that we as Americans can adjust to the changes that will be required with the shift in power. I am learning Chinese in the hopes of a better relationship with China in the future. We will need the support of all countries and their leaders in the navigation of these sensitive issues.

[@user-wo3gs1mz2m]

we also want a better relationship with the us

[@blancavelasquez9859]

ummm there’s no way our relation improves not even with dems in power but hun china has a huge debt problem not just counting government debt it’s going thru what japan went thru in the 80s. when that bubble pops goodbye to trying to make business with china as they would obviously go into lockdown as their regime cannot cling to power without promising economic growth and it’s one of the reasons why they’re stirring up nationalism

[@user-wo3gs1mz2m]

@@blancavelasquez9859 that bubble pops is arised from economic crisis 2008, our people gov also worry about the high house price. But we won't get a Plaza agreement and have a more sound industry system to support our economy. In fact ,every country has its own problem. the us and China have deep divergence but also deep common benefits

[@mattfranks4335]

See how he has his own flask of tea ? He's obviously heard of the Russian Mickey finn.

[@aliciap6329]

KGB poison failed to kill? More likely British Mickey finn.

[@chenkai3275]

lol you really believe russians would underdose

[@mattfranks4335]

@@chenkai3275 valid point .

[@tacomyloh9799]

@LazyLass yesss

[@fvo911]

it is a thermos, not a personal warm cup

[@wketa]

What a sensible and wise leader.

[@cosuinofdeath]

Whats his name? Thats what i I thought

[@deanwongzy]

@@cosuinofdeath Lee Hsien Loong. His dad is the late Lee Kuan Yew.

[@cosuinofdeath]

@@deanwongzy thank you mr.wong

[@earl8295]

This is the problem with the world, people keep comparing instead of working together. Its not just China-US clash, countries like Syria and Iraq too wouldn't it be nice if there isnt war going on there and we could travel there and take photos? The pandemic has taught the world to be united and yet we still didn't learn the lesson. Agree with the PM saying "to think very carefully before embarking", all these conflicts will only result in a win-lose or lose-lose where lives are lost.

[@jctai100]

Couldn't agree more

[@earl8295]

@Malfunctioning Russian Troll Bot The point is not about who is better, its about working together. If one country makes better product then we should learn from it. As the PM said that we should do the right thing, we should not resort to conflicts anymore. If what people want is pride then there will never be peace, we should look into how we can move forward as a world.

[@earl8295]

@Malfunctioning Russian Troll Bot Dont start propaganda here, no wonder you are malfunctioned lol.

[@earl8295]

@Malfunctioning Russian Troll Bot You are writing out of context, talking all sorts of points which are one sided. I already mentioned, i don't care if its China or America or who makes the best freaking whisky you name it. The world needs to avoid conflicts that's all and that's what the PM is saying to think carefully before embarking.

[@earl8295]

@Malfunctioning Russian Troll Bot You are the one that should, not me lol. Thanks for showing everyone you are a propagandist lol.

[@lustdog]

Always a breeze to hear smart people talk.

[@shielatee302]

Could you then do me a favour n list all his SMART THINKING achievements since he took Office. No one seems to know what it is😉🤣

[@michaelgoh5830]

Since the divorce from Malaysia in 1965, Singapore have had 3 PMs, LKY, PM Goh and now PM SLLee. With such great and pragmatic leaders, it is not hard to see why Singapore, with no natural resources and limited land mass and a population of just over 6 millions, has evolved into one of the best countries in the world.

[@bernieone9286]

Lets hope He is as astute and wise as his predecessors in grooming the next generation of sucessors....

[@nickicold]

This man knows exactly what to say, when to say and how to say it

[@kukulroukul4698]

for me....this man's atitude /CORRECTNESS....means DE*TH :( For Singapore might be THE RIGHT man at the RIGHT place tho...nothing to say about it

[@TheKoeko]

Is it? I will say.. if Singapore sided with China, it will be disaster.

[@kukulroukul4698]

@@TheKoeko No it wil, not. IF China MANAGE to sell papaerclips conquering THE MONOPOL on paperclips ...Thats a REAL DISASTER

[@kukulroukul4698]

@@TheKoeko Taiwan COUNTS only in CLASSIC war scenarios . But if ...sadly we will arrive fighting with China...IT WILL BE NOTHING CLASSIC in it

[@sandrainocente7411]

Jpìiow experience comme ca torture de place a place pour Notre Dieu Jesus. Merci Dieu. Amen.

[@Elithrine]

Interviewer is obviously biased and keeps trying to put words in his mouth

[@kevinlification]

Quite typical of US/UK media. Anything they put out in China is most likely propaganda

[@Leon-ld2rb]

Because it is BBC.....

[@kotobaG]

BBC

[@tweedy4sg]

Its British BS Channel.

[@orbitalpotato9940]

@@tweedy4sg BSB

[@renatagunadi3059]

He is an humble and intelligent PM. Wise and visionary like his dad the late Mr. Lee Kwan Yew . We are blessed having him as our leader and thankful of his ministers the way they handle the pandemic .

[@shielatee302]

Humble??? 😂😂😂 It is far from the truth...it is not even funny!

[@TheInternetIsDeadToMe]

You spelt the title of the video wrong. It should have been spelt: Odds of Military Clash not Yet High.

[@chuengminliow8823]

Smart man, like his father.

[@colan263]

NOTHING like his father please.

[@chuengminliow8823]

@@colan263 I am 50 years old now Convince me now, please. Please....

[@jeremykwan1792]

_LHL is an excellent role model for the world's senior statesmen_ 👍

[@shielatee302]

😂😂😂 aim higher please

[@poobum9857]

ive always admired Singapore's approsch to world and business ... this prime minister continues that legacy !

[@cooldudecs]

They are authoritarianism... No thanks

[@tarquin_w2554]

Good ol’ PM Lee Hsien Loong, always speaks with a smile even when the world is falling apart 🤣 but really that smile is so cute 🥰

[@sueyu7112]

That is a smile from a tiger 🐯 Who smile at you n then stab you in the back. Don’t trust People who smile unnecessarily. Most of them are Con Artist 😉

[@EikTuKaTu]

What an intelligent man who manages to answer every question without avoiding it, and yet staying respectful to all parties involved in the discussion. It is easy to see why Singapore have prospered under guidance of such politicians.

[@anacelawatson6938]

Well said singapore

[@xoxo-dr8df]

When a leader has a sound mind and a high-functioning brain. Very rare.

[@vorrdegard2176]

This man is I have no words to describe it

[@workerworker7961]

LHL: "I have no strong feelings one way or the other!" **clap clap clap**

[@junkeatng]

Proper leadership for a turbulent world. It seems that the geopolitical shift to the East is in full swing.

[@thifmaster1466]

sadly but you can never predict the future and if we stay wealthy and the east democratic than I´m happy

[@junkeatng]

@@thifmaster1466 so you're saying the rest should continue to wallow in poverty?

[@thifmaster1466]

@@junkeatng No what I ment I don´t have a problem if more people get wealthy and thereby they gain power as long as the wealth isn´t taken from the already rich western nations

[@RokeJulianLockhart.s4eb2q]

@@junkeatng Read what they said. You don't need to ask them what they said, because they typed it and then posted it as a permanently visible comment. Whatever you might insinuate is irrelevant.

[@donhuang9855]

But the real power still belongs to the people holding the Barrel of the GUNs. No western Empire in history has ever relinguish their power without the Fire of Baptism, aka the Thucydidea Trap. In western double speak, China must earn their rightful place as the "Apha Male' by taking on the established Power for all the marbles.

[@vanityfairsosborne]

LHL, an absolute masterclass in governance and public speaking

[@janicehuff1183]

👍

[@shielatee302]

A lot of speaking doesn’t translate anything on the ground is Useless

[@floydroyds4069]

I know nothing of the politics in Singapore, but this guy seems the most genuine of any world leader that I've heard speaking

[@seansamlee6490]

he's a semi authoritarian leader that would arrest you if you speak ill about his government. other than that he does his job as a statemans

[@JohnLee-gt3sr]

@@seansamlee6490 I totally disagree... but you have a right to your opinion. And yes, one will be arrested if one is convicted in a trial - for defamation (without facts). If your statements are correct, 90% of all the opposition party leaders would have been arrested by now. I have great respect for the current opposition leader sitting in parliament. He is articulate, has many great points... but is not arrested because he neither slanders nor defames.

[@eugenesim9195]

@@seansamlee6490 All the harse laws only applying to bad asses. You are certainly one of those!

[@seansamlee6490]

@@eugenesim9195 ah yes, a typical singaporean.

[@takeachillpill4732]

I lived in Singapore for two years and I miss it so much! Wonderful country and people. If you’ve not been there, please visit.

[@kishorchhetri9885]

🤣🤣🤣 i want to go but how🤣🤣🤣

[@ailafen8783]

Beautiful country to get canned if you eat bubble gum 😂😂😂

[@WasLostButNowAmFound]

@@ailafen8783 canned in your brain.

[@public.public]

It's a stinking dictatorship with no real difference to China.

[@NewmaticKe]

@@ailafen8783 Nonsense

[@weylandyutani9622]

Singapore’s PM sounds like a wise sage

[@deschan2246]

Sound like is the limit. Reality????

[@shielatee302]

Your words...sounds like...not really like a sage 😂😂😂

[@weylandyutani9622]

@@shielatee302 that was meant to be a complement and not a criticism it’s not my problem if you perceive it negatively

[@shielatee302]

@@weylandyutani9622 To compliment someone you might not even know is kind of...hmmm sad maybe. I guess you might not be one of his citizens he shortchanged. So compliment away... This is not a personal attack. My apologies if it sound that way. Stay well n take care

[@johnmyviews3761]

Great clarity and fine furnishings

[@leonardwaga]

Wow, I like how he answered all the questions, very smart.

[@onnchoonwong2459]

I think he was supplied with the questions before the interview.

[@msunny3307]

Singapore had spoken to the majority of silences.

[@anonymouspyramids6192]

There is a right and wrong answer to the question 3:29 the answer is the US. When the CCP comes creeping into to every facet of political, economic, and military life only then will you realize your people's organs are being harvested, people with religious views are being sent to concentration camps, and your natural resources are being stripped of your land.

[@rogermars2465]

@@anonymouspyramids6192MAGA!

[@anonymouspyramids6192]

@@rogermars2465 Y you think I’m a Drumpfer? You think you can discredit the truth because of my political standing? Well jokes on you, I voted Biden.

[@billyyap9188]

US is the one keep picking China on all issues.

[@nawtilismaelis2043]

Idiot. China has been stabbing the US in the back on spying/stealing from us for decades. We are only now standing up against them for it.

[@billyyap9188]

@@nawtilismaelis2043 moron, please enlighten yourself first before open your naive and arrogant mind.

[@qyin01]

"If you are accused to have massive destructive weapons, you better real do." LMAO

[@jo-wv4lc]

Western media be like: we hate China, muslim, CCP government, people's , economy , products. But we love Chinese muslim🙄

[@fupopanda]

You haven't watched Western media before. You sound like a person that says, "I own a truck, and it's so yummy when you mix it with milk before eating it". Everyone who knows what a truck is just laughs at your stupidity and your chronic lying problem, or they just ignore you. You wouldn't have "Muslim" and "products" in that list if you've seen more than a few hours of Western media.