He spoke at the 13th Milken Institute Asia Summit on Oct. 7.
\n\nPhoto from Milken Institute/Facebook
\n\nSingapore must "maintain trust" with China and the U.S. as a "useful partner", said Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Oct. 7.
\n\nHowever, Singapore will continue to "refuse to choose" between the two powers, for as long as we are able. And not only that, Singapore must make clear that it won't be used by one party against the other, either as a proxy or a lever.
\n\nHis comments were made at the Milken Institute Asia Summit in Singapore on Oct. 7, 2026, which took place at the Four Seasons Hotel.
\n\nVivian participated in a dialogue moderated by Richard Ditizio, the chief executive officer of the Milken Institute, an American think tank based in California.
\n\nHe commented on various geopolitical subjects, such as the rise of AI and the U.S.-China relationship, and how they related to Singapore.
\n\nWith respect to the "dynamic" between the U.S. and China, Vivian said it is a "peculiarly sensitive and existential point" for Singapore, with both the U.S. and China being important to us.
\n\nVivian pointed out that more than half of foreign direct investment (FDI) made by the…
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