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Singapore military vehicle seizure

Singapore military vehicle seizure

Dispute between China and Singapore over impounding of military vehicles in Hong Kong en route from Taiwan.

Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in 2018. Photo: Xinhua

How long can Singapore walk the tightrope between the US and China?

On the anniversary of diplomatic ties, a new generation of politicians are looking to navigate challenges including the US-China rivalry, South China Sea disputes and the changing bilateral power dynamic.

3 Oct 2020 - 4:37PMvideocam

China-Singapore relations

Xi’s call to Singapore: a subtle ‘reminder’ about the South China Sea?

16 Jul 2020 - 8:56AMvideocam

Does China still have anything to learn from Singapore?

18 Dec 2019 - 2:00PM

Joint industrial park hailed as Singapore steps up China cooperation

Chinese officials in the Lion City eyeing business opportunities heap praise on China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park as it hits 25 years old.

18 Dec 2019 - 5:53PM

The China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park. Photo: Xinhua

Wife of Taiwan’s Han Kuo-yu scraps Singapore stop on campaign tour

Lee Chia-fen was due to drum up support for husband ahead of presidential election showdown, but authorities said she would be closely watched.

7 Jan 2020 - 5:47PMvideocam

What Singapore’s new ambassador means for China ties

City state is sending a message to the Asian giant that it means business in boosting the bilateral relationship, experts say.

18 Dec 2019 - 5:57PM

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Singapore, China deepen defence ties, plan larger military exercises

Few Southeast Asian nations – especially those with strong United States security ties, such as Singapore – engage with the Chinese navy bilaterally.

30 May 2019 - 12:56PM

China’s Defence Minster Wei Fenghe (right) and his Singaporean counterpart Ng Eng Hen. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong courts

Captain and shipping agent sentenced over Singapore troop carriers held in Hong Kong

Guilty verdict comes nearly three years after seizure of the unlicensed vehicles, which caused a rare rift between the two cities in 2016.

6 May 2019 - 7:37PM

Soft power win for Singapore with Asean, harder times ahead

Whether it was the Trump-Kim summit or Crazy Rich Asians fever, Singapore put a miserable 2017 behind it with a super-charged soft power performance this year. But some warn there are pitfalls to its new-found fame

11 Nov 2018 - 1:00PM

Hong Kong courts

Singapore troop carriers seized in city labelled as civilian vehicles

Prosecutors open their case at District Court against APL shipping company and captain of APL Qatar over 2016 incident.

16 Oct 2018 - 2:42PM

Prosecutors open their case at District Court against APL shipping company and captain of APL Qatar over 2016 incident

China, Singapore to boost military exchanges as relations improve

13 Dec 2017 - 9:44PM

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (left) and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during a ceremony in Beijing in September. Observers said Lee’s visit suggested relations between the two countries were back on track. Photo: EPA

'Not for court to comment on charges in Singapore military vehicle case'

11 Dec 2017 - 10:58PM

Singapore-Taiwan military training deal to stay, Taipei says

2 Oct 2017 - 10:51PM

Sino File | Ignore the show, Singapore PM’s China visit changes little

24 Sep 2017 - 10:32AM

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: EPA

Is Singapore close to severing its military links with Taiwan?

21 Sep 2017 - 11:31PM

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (left) shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping before their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

Terrex trial debate could have ‘major implications’ for shipping firms

25 Jul 2017 - 10:55PM

Carrie Lam to visit Singapore in first official overseas trip

The visit will mark the first official trip by a Hong Kong chief executive to Singapore in nine years.

6 Jul 2017 - 11:10PM

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Courtroom clash over Singapore troop carrier ‘import deal’

6 Jul 2017 - 11:12PM

Hong Kong custom officers impounded nine Terrex armoured troop carriers on November 23. Photo: Edward Wong

Belt and Road Initiative

China’s new Silk Road meeting ‘successful’: Singapore

7 Jul 2017 - 8:52PM

Defendants face harsher penalties in military vehicles case

7 Jul 2017 - 8:52PMvideocam

Singapore deputy PM’s visit ‘reaffirms’ ties with Hong Kong

Singapore has reaffirmed ties with Hong Kong during a visit by the city state’s deputy prime minister, and following a high-profile spat involving the seizure of armoured military vehicles

6 Jul 2017 - 11:12PMvideocam

Teo Chee Hean meets Leung Chung-ying in Hong Kong during his two-day visit. Photo: Facebook

Ship captain charged over seized Singapore military vehicles

The captain of the container vessel that transported nine Singapore military vehicles to the city from Taiwan in November without a required licence appeared in a Hong Kong court on Friday morning.

7 Jul 2017 - 8:53PM

Pan Xuejun, 39, captain of the vessel that transported Singapore military vehicles into Hong Kong appears at West Kowloon Court. Photo: Edward Wong

Exclusive | Shipping company and captain set to be charged over seized military vehicles

7 Jul 2017 - 8:54PMvideocam

South China Sea: Hague case

‘A satisfactory outcome’: Singapore’s PM on return of military vehicles

7 Jul 2017 - 8:54PM

Have China and Singapore kissed and made up?

7 Jul 2017 - 8:54PM

Clear sign of thaw in relations after ties were strained over Lion City’s support for international tribunal ruling on South China Sea and seizure of nine of the city-state’s armoured vehicles in Hong Kong

‘Give me back my Terrex’: HK saga inspires Singapore bloggers

7 Jul 2017 - 8:54PMvideocam

The YouTube video Give Me Back My Terrex Chia by Alvin Oon. Photo: Youtube

Troop carriers ‘shipped back to Singapore’

27 Jan 2017 - 9:27AMvideocam

Just Saying | Alternative facts about the return of Singapore’s military vehicles

7 Jul 2017 - 8:55PMvideocam

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