In an exclusive CGTN interview, Singapore's Ambassador-at-Large Chan Heng Chee noted China's contributions to regional development through the Belt and Road Initiative and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, emphasizing that economic security is as vital as military security. China has bolstered regional stability through economic growth and institutional strengthening. Ambassador Chan expressed optimism that China will do more if the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council)-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)-China initiative succeeds.