PM Lee's speeches aim at easing tension with China over MM Lee's remarks

Singapore PM says China-Singapore ties good on broad front
SINGAPORE, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- China and Singapore have enjoyed good relations on a broad front over the past two decades, and Chinese President Hu Jintao's forthcoming visit to Singapore next week will give the already good relations another push upwards, Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said. Full Story

China plays very important role in APEC: Singapore PM
SINGAPORE, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- As a major economy, China plays a very important role in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), which was formed in 1989 with the aim of promoting free trade in the region, Singapore's Prime Minster Lee Hsien Loong has said. Full Story