Logo image
Singapore in 2004: long awaited leadership transition
Journal article   Open access   Peer reviewed

Singapore in 2004: long awaited leadership transition

G. Rodan
Asian Survey, Vol.45(1), pp.140-145
2005
pdf
Published_Version573.78 kBDownloadView
Published (Version of Record) Open Access

Abstract

With strong economic recovery, Goh Chok Tong decided the time was right for the long-anticipated handover of Singapore's prime ministership to Lee Hsien Loong. In foreign relations, the earlier leadership change in Malaysia fostered improved bilateral ties, but a visit by Lee to Taiwan generated friction with Chinese authorities.

Details

Metrics

420 File views/ downloads
54 Record Views
Logo image