Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong paid an unofficial visit on July 10 to Taiwan, just weeks before his assumption of the city-state's premiership. He was following in the footsteps of his father, Lee Kuan Yew, who had attempted to bridge the gap between China and Taiwan. The younger Lee met Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian and opposition leader Lien Chan. Beijing expressed strong dissatisfaction, warning of severe consequences if military cooperation steps up between Singapore and Taiwan.
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