On-the-ground Japan: Travel Observations

PM Wong’s comments on China–Japan tensions sparked waves of reaction from Chinese netizens. Meanwhile, two Tiong Bahru blocks narrowly missed qualifying for HIP, prompting public statements from MPs Foo Cexiang and Pritam Singh.

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(00:45) Intro
(05:10) Backlash for PM Wong’s Comments on China-Japan Tension
(29:06) Tiong Bahru Flats Fail HIP Vote
(39:54) One Shiok Comment
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Backlash for PM Wong’s Comments on China-Japan Tension

• Barbs, jibes and spin by Chinese netizens over PM Wong’s remarks on Japan-China spat
• Singapore PM Lawrence Wong hopes China, Japan find ways to resolve tensions, put history aside
• Why Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks caused such a stir
• Singapore PM hopes China, Japan ‘find ways to resolve’ Taiwan Strait row
• Two hours a night: Japan PM’s sleep schedule prompts concerns about work-life balance

Tiong Bahru Flats Fail HIP Vote

• Two ageing Tiong Bahru HDB blocks fail to get enough votes for HIP by narrow margin
• FB Post by MP Foo Cexiang
• FB Post by LOTO Pritam Singh

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