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The world’s most important bilateral relationship is once again in the spotlight as Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Joe Biden met in San Francisco on Wednesday (Nov 15). In the year since they last met, US-China ties have been fraught with tension.
Friendlier overtures have been made in recent high-level visits, and more communication between Washington and Beijing is never a bad thing. But with Biden trailing in the polls for the 2024 presidential election, a change in US leadership offers a complicated picture for China, says Yale-NUS College’s Trisha Craig.
Meanwhile in Malaysia, former minister Syed Saddiq was found guilty of corruption last week. His immediate political prospects look bleak, but a future comeback must not be ruled out, says Singapore Institute of International Affairs’ Oi Ei Sun.
Did you watch the World Cup qualifier match between Singapore and South Korea? The Lions put up a brave fight but ultimately lost 5-0 to the home side led by star player Son Heung-min.
Have you seen our video commentary this week? If you like to get your expert insight and analysis in a short, punchy video, this new format is for you. Do look out for them.
Charlene Tan
Senior Editor, Commentary
