Happy and honoured to host my good friend, Chinese Minister of National Defense GEN Chang Wanquan on his official visit to Singapore. This is our 7th official meeting together. In our meeting in 2014, we both signed the Four Point Consensus to step up military ties. Today, we agreed to further enhance interactions between the PLA and SAF. I was very touched when he said to me during this visit, “Coming to Singapore, is not like going away, but visiting good friends in the same town”. Tonight, I

Tropical rainforests get tremendous amount of rainfall, which helps the formation of some of the largest rivers in the world, such as the Amazon. Located in the southeast of Hainan Island, the Wanquan River is the third longest river on China's southernmost island province. The river is known as the "Amazon of China" as it nourishes the tropical rainforests along the riverside, and nurtures inhabitants of all ethnic groups. #GoHainan #GoChina | CGTN

We concluded Chinese Minister of National Defense GEN Chang Wanquan's visit on a high note – over chilli crab at Long Beach Seafood Restaurant. I wished my good friend: 一路顺风 (safe travels) and 新年快乐 (Happy Chinese New Year). | Ng Eng Hen