This club will be hosted by Wayne, a Popcorn member who's joined more than 50 clubs and has answered the Popcorn challenge to host his own club! He'll talk to us about how Singapore handles their profitable yet precarious relationship with China and the US, the two most powerful countries on Earth. Jia you, Wayne!

 

How does a nation the size of a city manage to earn the respect—and reliance—of both China and the United States? What can Singapore’s diplomatic balancing act teach us about global power dynamics, soft influence, and strategic survival in an age of polarization? In this discussion, we’ll explore how Singapore, a country without natural resources but rich in intellect and strategy, has become one of the world’s most stable and influential nations. From its military policies and trade strategies to its deep investments in technology and education, Singapore has mastered the art of being indispensable without choosing sides.

 

Together, we’ll look at how Singapore cultivates relationships with both powerhouses—sometimes aligning with China, sometimes with the US, but always protecting its independence and prosperity. Is it possible to be close to both without being caught in the middle? Or does Singapore’s unique model reveal a smarter, third path for smaller nations navigating global competition? Join us for a fascinating, globally minded discussion that will leave you with new insights into not just Singapore’s strategy, but how countries around the world position themselves in the shifting world order.

 

这场club由老成员Wayne主持——他已经参加过50多场活动，这次亲自挑战主持自己的club！他将带我们聊聊新加坡是如何在中美两大强国之间游刃有余，一边保持利润，一边又小心拿捏平衡的。Wayne，加油啊！

 

一个城市大小的国家，凭什么能同时赢得中国和美国的尊重与依赖？新加坡的“平衡术”能教给我们什么关于全球权力、软实力、以及在极化时代下的战略生存之道？这次讨论，我们会一起探讨这个没有资源、却凭智慧和策略成为全球最稳定、最具影响力国家之一的故事。从军事政策到贸易策略，再到科技和教育领域的投入，新加坡几乎练成了一种“不选边也被需要”的艺术。

 

我们会看看新加坡是如何一边和中国走近，一边又维持和美国的友好关系，同时始终捍卫自己的独立和繁荣。到底能不能两边都不失？还是说，新加坡其实走出了一条更聪明的“第三条路”？这会是一场兼具全球视野与现实启发的讨论，让你对国际博弈和小国智慧都有新的理解。