Singapore Senior Minister Tharman on US-China Relations

The transcript discusses the importance of stabilizing international relations, particularly between major powers like the US and China. It emphasizes the need to avoid escalation and focus on common interests such as climate change and pandemic preparedness. The text advocates for reducing tensions, fostering new understandings, and leveraging multilateral institutions for collaborative investments. It highlights China's role as a growing economy and the necessity of economic interdependence for global security. The transcript concludes with a call for a framework of cooperation and overlapping alliances to ensure a safer, interconnected world.

How does the text suggest addressing the tensions between major powers?

What are the major challenges that require bilateral and multilateral efforts according to the text?

What is the significance of mutual investments mentioned in the text?

What does the text imply about the relationship between the US and China?

How does the text propose to handle national security concerns in the context of economic interdependence?

What are the potential consequences of a decoupled relationship between the US and China?

What is the author's perspective on the future of trading alliances involving China and the US?