Official Visit by Deputy Prime Minister & Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies Heng Swee Keat to the People's Republic of China, 7 to 12 April 2024

  Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies Heng Swee Keat met Vice Premier He Lifeng and Minister for Science and Technology Yin Hejun in Beijing today.

  Deputy Prime Minister Heng and Vice Premier He welcomed the positive growth in trade and investment ties between Singapore and China. They discussed ways to strengthen bilateral economic ties, as well as the importance of enhancing financial connectivity and increasing cross border financial flows between Singapore and China. Vice Premier He shared his views on China’s key economic priorities with Deputy Prime Minister Heng. Deputy Prime Minister Heng and Vice Premier He also exchanged views on regional and international economic and financial developments, including the importance of maintaining financial stability.

Deputy Prime Minister Heng and Minister Yin affirmed the strong partnership between Singapore and China on science and technology research and development in areas of mutual interests, such as sustainable development, public healthcare and an ageing population. Minister Yin and Deputy Prime Minister Heng also exchanged views on promoting green development and the safe and ethical development of AI.

Deputy Prime Minister Heng will depart for Shenzhen this evening, where he will meet with the local leadership and visit local businesses over the next two days.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

10 APRIL 2024

Meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat and Vice Premier He Lifeng. Credit: Photo by MCI Liu Ying.

Meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat and Minister for Science and Technology Yin Hejun. Credit: Photo by MCI Liu Ying.