Event Brief
Singapore minister’s Mandarin remarks praised in China
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 8:20 AM ET
Summary: Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing used Mandarin and Chinese philosophy in a speech at the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, quoting Mencius. Videos of his remarks went viral on Chinese platforms, drawing praise for his Mandarin command and highlighting how cultural familiarity and language can function as diplomatic tools.
WHO: Chan Chun Sing
WHAT: Chan Chun Sing delivered Mandarin and Chinese-philosophy remarks at the Xiangshan Forum, which then drew widespread praise online.
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026 at 7:41 AM ET
WHERE: Beijing, China
WHY: The remarks were delivered at the Xiangshan Forum and subsequently circulated online, prompting praise for his language use and cultural references.
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