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"China is not the only country warning Taiwan against trying to change its status. Singapore's new prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, warned in a speech to his country's leaders on Sunday that pro-independence Taiwanese are flirting with danger.
"A move by Taiwan toward independence is neither in Singapore's nor the region's interest. If Taiwan goes for independence, Singapore will not recognize it," he says. "In fact, no Asian country will recognize it. Nor will European countries. China will fight."
Mr. Lee said that, unfortunately, on a recent trip he made to Taiwan, he found that "very few Taiwanese leaders" understood this fact.
Some Taiwanese were offended by Mr. Lee's remarks, and suggested that, in protest, the Taipei government cancel any visits by Taiwanese leaders to Singapore."
"A move by Taiwan toward independence is neither in Singapore's nor the region's interest. If Taiwan goes for independence, Singapore will not recognize it," he says. "In fact, no Asian country will recognize it. Nor will European countries. China will fight."
Mr. Lee said that, unfortunately, on a recent trip he made to Taiwan, he found that "very few Taiwanese leaders" understood this fact.
Some Taiwanese were offended by Mr. Lee's remarks, and suggested that, in protest, the Taipei government cancel any visits by Taiwanese leaders to Singapore."
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