Singapore, a small country located at the southernmost tip of the South China Sea, has a strong Chinese populationCultureatmosphere, but kept a distance from China. Singapore was once part of Malaysia, but dissatisfied with Malaysia's religious atmosphere, Singapore chose independence. However, after independence, Singapore became a ChineseCulturewithMuslimsCultureblendedMuslimsChinese countries. In this article, we will**Lee Kuan YewThe reason why we are firmly opposed to Singapore's return to China. Singapore's Muslim identity and Singapore's relationship with China will also be discussed.
1. Economic aspects
Singapore is facingEconomyThe problem of development, especially in the early years of independence, Singapore lacked the ability to stand on its own feet. In order to solve this problem, Singapore** has implemented an industrialization-centric, to...Export-oriented economyoriented development strategy. This industry provides a large number of employment opportunities in Singapore, with a stable income and labor incomeMuslimsThe group instills confidence and strengthens the sense of national identity. MuslimsThere is a growing sense of identity with the country and a sense of Singaporeanism.
2. Cultural aspects
Singapore** AllowedMuslimsFollow Sharia rules in personal matters and support themMuslimsof religious activities. This kindCultureValue guidance makesMuslimsThe group has a greater sense of belonging and identity, which in turn improvesMuslimsThe degree of confidence and national identity of the people in the country.
Singapore's relationship with China dates back to the founding of Singapore. Lee Kuan YewDuring its administration, Singapore remained politically neutral with China, but in theEconomyhas maintained a large number of contacts with China. Singapore needs to seek new commodities** and new markets to growEconomyChina has become an important partner.
However,Lee Kuan YewIn his later years, he made it clear that Singapore would not return to China. He believes that Singapore has found its own position as an independent and self-reliant country after independence. Returning to China would mean giving up Singapore's sovereignty and independence, which is absolutely unacceptable to Singapore.
In addition, Singapore as aMulticulturalismuphold the values of tolerance and respect. If Singapore returns to China, it will mean Singapore'sMulticulturalismwill be challenged, ChineseCulturemay be in othersCulturedisappears under the influence.
Although Singapore has a strong Chinese populationCultureatmosphere, but it has chosen to distance itself from China. This is mainly due to the fact that Singapore formed its own after independenceMuslimsnational identity, and a series of supports have been introducedMuslimsCommunity Policies. At the same time, Singapore** maintains a large number of with ChinaEconomyexchanges, but firmly oppose the return to China. Lee Kuan YewIn his later years, he said frankly that Singapore has found its own position and become an independent and self-determined country, and returning to China will mean giving up Singapore's sovereignty and independence. Moreover, Singapore as aMulticulturalismThe country, which upholds the values of tolerance and respect, will be of great interest to Singapore if it returns to ChinaMulticulturalismNegative impact. Therefore,Lee Kuan YewResolutely oppose Singapore's return to China.