(April 16): Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is stepping down on May 15 after two decades in office. Lee, 72, will hand the reins over to his deputy Lawrence Wong, 51, in a widely-telegraphed transition.
Here are some comments on the succession, with most expecting Wong to focus on prudent policymaking, attracting foreign investment and social welfare.
Eugene Tan, a law professor at Singapore Management University
“It will be business as usual with regard to the great US-China power rivalry, so the mantra will be guided by what is in Singapore’s national interests.”
“The biggest challenge, in terms of foreign…
