Although the shift in perspective did not start with Mr Trump, it has become more evident in the last four years. “That personal engagement at the top is important,” he said, when asked how Mr Biden might deal with China on issues like human rights. Asked if America will rejoin the CPTPP, Mr Lee replied that this is not likely to happen anytime soon. Mr Lee disagreed, saying Singapore did what made sense for it. He also said the domestic forces represented by Mr Trump persist, and will have to be dealt with.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 17, 2020 09:33 UTC