Singapore's Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong stated in an interview that most Asian countries do not see China as the threat.
Speaking at a dialogue hosted by the think tank Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, Lee pointed out that in Europe, Russia poses a strategic challenge and is viewed as a security threat by many European countries. This perception has driven Europe to enhance its military capabilities and strengthen collective defense mechanisms. However, the situation in Asia is different.
Lee explained that while China's growing power and strengthened military capabilities are evident, most Asian countries do not consider China a security threat. Instead, they regard it as a major regional power with which they have frequent economic, trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges.
He also highlighted that while some ASEAN member states have unresolved sovereignty disputes with China over the South China Sea, these issues are not seen as existential threats. Countries in the region still aim to maintain good relations and robust economic ties with China. Even US allies like Japan and Australia see the importance of preserving their economic and mutual interests with China.
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