| ID | 145662 |
| Title Proper | Learning from Lee: |
| Other Title Information | lessons in governance for the middle kingdom from the little red dot |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ho, Benjamin |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Ever since Deng Xiaoping’s visit to Singapore in 1978, Beijing has showed tremendous interest in modeling Singapore on various aspects of domestic governance. This article seeks to locate China’s interest in learning from Singapore in the style of governance typified by Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s founding father. This article explores the domestic aspects of governance that are common to both countries and seeks to explain China’s interests toward Singapore in as far as it views Singapore as a model of efficient and effective government. This is seen in three key areas, namely, the strength of Singapore’s first-generation political leadership, the stability of the ruling party and consequently the country, and Singapore’s economic growth. |
| `In' analytical Note | East Asia: An International Quarterly Vol. 33, No.2; Jun 2016: p.133–156 |
| Journal Source | East Asia: An International Quaterly Vol: 33 No 2 |
| Key Words | Political Leadership ; Economic Growth ; Lee Kuan Yew ; China–Singapore Relations ; Party Stability |