Singapore’s Foreign Ministry has issued a firm rebuke to foreign embassies in the city-state, stating that it “rejects attempts by foreign embassies to incite domestic reactions to international issues involving third countries.”
This response comes after the U.S. embassy in Singapore posted a social media video criticizing China’s claims in the South China Sea—using analogies involving HDB block scenarios—which sparked a rebuttal from the Chinese embassy. Observers noted Singapore’s swift move, highlighting concerns over foreign embassies publicly engaging in geopolitical disputes in a way that could influence local public opinion.
The move aligns with Singapore’s legal framework, including its Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act, which aims to curb foreign efforts to influence domestic sentiment or political views.
By making this statement, Singapore reasserts its stance on keeping national discourse free from diplomatic interference and preferring quiet, formal dialogue over public posturing on sensitive international matters.
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