Chan Chun Sing quotes Mencius in speech about power and trust

“Power may compel others to comply. But in the end, it is trust that truly wins others over,” said Singapore’s defence minister Chan Chun Sing, quoting Chinese philosopher Mencius as he spoke about the importance of building trust through “strategic patience” at the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing on Wednesday (Sep 16). He said strategic patience means choosing actions that serve long-term interests despite immediate pressures, rather than chasing short-term gains. #sgnews #singapore Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia