WANG YI CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTER "We have seen trade unilateralism and protectionism. We hope countries will insist on the process of multilateralism, and facilitate the healthy development of free trade. Singapore facilitates and benefits from free trade, so it's positive that your Prime Minister is visiting China at the moment."

VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN SINGAPORE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS "This is a time in the world where the temptation to embark on unilateralism and protectionism, unfortunately, is rising. I think it is all the more important that China and Singapore double down on the importance of free trade and liberalization. So our ability to upgrade the China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement this year will send a positive signal as well."