The Chinese Embassy and Singapore Press Club co-hosted a media dialogue event fostering open exchange on regional and international affairs.

Singapore, 30 July 2025 鈥 The Chinese Embassy in Singapore, led by H.E. Cao Zhongming, in collaboration with the Singapore Press Club, held an 鈥淓mbassy Night鈥 media dialogue event at the Shangri-La Hotel, drawing participation from nearly 80 senior representatives across the media and diplomatic sectors.

The evening served as a platform for candid conversation and engagement between the Chinese diplomatic mission and Singapore鈥檚 media community. The event featured informal dialogue sessions, exchanges on pressing regional issues, and insights into China鈥檚 foreign policy direction and global cooperation initiatives.

Media professionals from local and international outlets鈥攊ncluding Lianhe Zaobao, The Straits Times, Channel NewsAsia, Bloomberg, Reuters, Agence France-Presse, Nikkei, and The Wall Street Journal鈥攁ttended the event. Among them was Singapore Press Club President, Mr Patrick Daniel, Editor-in-Chief, English and Malay Newspapers Division, Singapore Press Holdings, who joined the dialogue with fellow editors and journalists.

During the evening, guests discussed topics ranging from China鈥檚 regional engagement with ASEAN, global governance frameworks, economic developments, and international relations. The session also included a Q&A segment, where media attendees raised questions on regional diplomacy, trade, and bilateral relations.

The event reflected a shared commitment to fostering better understanding between the diplomatic community and the media. It also underscored the importance of transparent communication and dialogue in navigating global challenges and strengthening multilateral ties.

Hosted in the elegant setting of the Shangri-La Hotel, the 鈥淓mbassy Night鈥 created a conducive environment for bridge-building between two influential sectors鈥攄iplomacy and journalism鈥攔einforcing Singapore鈥檚 role as a hub for international engagement.

Source: IN Diplomacy Reporters