The 58th National Day of the republic of Singapore and Singapore Armed Forces Day held in Beijing, on August 4. Photo: Courtesy of the Chinese Foreign Ministry

The 58th National Day of the Republic of Singapore and Singapore Armed Forces Day was held  on August 4 in Beijing. Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Nong Rong attended the event and talked about China-Singapore relations with the Singaporean Ambassador to China Tan Hai Chuan. Tan expressed hopes to further enhance the bilateral relations between China and Singapore. 

"Singapore and China have a long history of fruitful collaboration. And I hope that the two sides can strengthen cooperation in areas such as digitalization, financial technology, the green economy, and biotechnology," Tan said. 

He believes that by sharing experiences and strengthening exchanges, the two countries can benefit and contribute to regional stability and prosperity. 

In his speech, Tan encapsulated the key factors of the Singapore-China friendly relationship, namely cultural diversity, mutual respect, sincerity and friendship, mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, seeking common ground while preserving differences, and common development.

The Consulate General of Singapore in Xiamen, Fujian Province also organized a National Day Reception to celebrate the 58th National Day. Nelson Ng Chiun Ming, consul general of Singapore in Xiamen, said that China has been Singapore's largest trading partner since 2013.