Singapore leaders congratulate Chinese President Xi on 75th anniversary of founding of People’s Republic of China

In his letter to Mr Xi, Mr Wong said China has made “great strides” to become one of the largest and most significant economies in the world.

“During my visits over the years, I have witnessed first-hand China’s impressive progress in a range of sectors, including rural revitalisation, the digital economy, advanced manufacturing, and environmental sustainability,” he added. 

Singapore and China enjoy “warm and substantive relations” and this bilateral cooperation has been “mutually beneficial and forward looking”, said Mr Wong, who is also finance minister.

Both countries have continued to strengthen areas of cooperation by working on a substantive upgrade to their free trade agreement.

“We have also broadened our cooperation to encompass emerging sectors like the digital and green economies. At the same time, we have taken major steps to promote greater people-to-people exchanges,” said the prime minister.

Singapore and China will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Suzhou Industrial Park later this year.

A joint venture between the governments of China and Singapore, it is one of China’s top industrial zones, churning out tech products while drawing on the city’s long history of making sought-after consumer goods.

Together with the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, these milestones are a testament to the “strong and longstanding partnership” between Singapore and China.

“I wish the People’s Republic of China continued peace, progress, and prosperity. I also wish you good health and every success. I look forward to meeting you again,” said Mr Wong.