Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan stated that the Strait of Malacca and the Singapore Strait must remain open to free navigation for all, adding that the country does not support any measures restricting passage and will not participate in any actions aimed at blockading, intercepting vessels, or imposing transit tolls in waters surrounding Singapore. He said the position has been conveyed to both China and the United States.When asked whether Singapore had faced pressure from other countries, Balakrishnan said that, for now, it has not, but noted that such pressure could potentially arise.Related NewsLuckin Coffee (LKNCY.US) to Launch Bottled Ready-to-Drink Coffee in Late Apr Priced at RMB6-7, Lower Than StarbucksRegarding China-US tensions, he said the greatest danger would be a breakdown in bilateral relations. If war were to break out in the Pacific, the current blockade situation in the Strait of Hormuz would only be a rehearsal. (fc/a)
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