Li pledges to advance ties with Singapore

China views its relationship with Singapore from both regional and global perspectives, Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday during a meeting in Beijing with Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong.

Li said that President Xi Jinping and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong jointly announced the elevation of China-Singapore relations to an all-around, high-quality and future-oriented partnership in March during Lee's visit to China.

China is willing to work with Singapore to follow the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries, uphold a high level of strategic mutual trust, and promote high-quality, mutually beneficial cooperation, he said.