Read what he has to say as the NST sat down with him for an exclusive interview on his experience in treading the waters of international relations. Q: There is a perception that we can’t do much when it comes to the issue of the South China Sea. A: The South China Sea is a very complicated issue. There were various suggestions and proposals made, but we let everything lie as it is first, (then) work on the CoC on the South China Sea. Practically 80 per cent of Chinese trade passes through these waters, so if they take steps, for example, to create problems in the South China Sea, they may face problems elsewhere.

Source: New Strait Times October 19, 2019 03:56 UTC