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MFA Spokesman's Comments on PRC Foreign Ministry Statement on ST Correspondent Ching Cheong

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MFA SPOKESMAN'S COMMENTS

In response to media queries, the MFA Spokesman said:

"As stated on 30 May, we have not been formally contacted by the Chinese authorities about Mr Ching Cheong's case. We understand his arrest is on a matter that is not related to the Singapore Government. Meanwhile, the Singapore Embassy in Beijing has approached the Chinese side to enquire into the welfare of Mr Ching Cheong. "

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
31 MAY 2005

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