Strait Talk: Singapore and China Call for Ceasefire in the Middle East The diplomatic maneuvering in Beijing this week has all the makings of a high stakes chess match.
Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi have made a joint call for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, signaling that they will not stand idly by while global supply chains are disrupted.
Singapore's engagement with China on this issue highlights the complexities of regional diplomacy in Asia.