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To be honest, I am quite shocked by this chinese interview with our former Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr George Yeo.
http://www.kundian.net/post/【新加坡】除非国会有足够不同声音-选民仍会考虑投反对党.aspx
Foreword in his new book:
“行动党败选并非因为它表现不佳,而是人民希望国会有更多反对党议员。” 选民投票给工人党并非要其管理市镇会。
We lost, not because we were underperforming. The electorate wasn't voting for a manager for their town council; the electorate wanted more opposition.
“选民投票时仍将以国会应有反对意见为考量,直到他们觉得已经有足够声音来代表他们的心声,或者出现更换政府的可能,他们的考量才可能再起变化。
During voting, the electorate takes into consideration of the capability to have a greater representation of their voices. This mindset will continue to be in play, either until they are heard, or upon a political change of government.
民众觉得外籍人士是“被空降的”
新加坡人都是务实的,他们了解到新移民能开拓人脉,也能制造就业机会等等。
不过,新公民却绝对不能说他比本地人更强
Citizens feel that foreigners are being paradropped.
Singaporeans are pragmatic, they do understand the opportunities brought by new-immigrants.
However, new citizens must never say that they are more superior than the locals.
I hope my translation is correct. He thinks like a strategist, with a big-boy mindset. RUN feels that this gentlemen is a visionary.
http://www.kundian.net/post/【新加坡】除非国会有足够不同声音-选民仍会考虑投反对党.aspx
Foreword in his new book:
“行动党败选并非因为它表现不佳,而是人民希望国会有更多反对党议员。” 选民投票给工人党并非要其管理市镇会。
We lost, not because we were underperforming. The electorate wasn't voting for a manager for their town council; the electorate wanted more opposition.
“选民投票时仍将以国会应有反对意见为考量,直到他们觉得已经有足够声音来代表他们的心声,或者出现更换政府的可能,他们的考量才可能再起变化。
During voting, the electorate takes into consideration of the capability to have a greater representation of their voices. This mindset will continue to be in play, either until they are heard, or upon a political change of government.
民众觉得外籍人士是“被空降的”
新加坡人都是务实的,他们了解到新移民能开拓人脉,也能制造就业机会等等。
不过,新公民却绝对不能说他比本地人更强
Citizens feel that foreigners are being paradropped.
Singaporeans are pragmatic, they do understand the opportunities brought by new-immigrants.
However, new citizens must never say that they are more superior than the locals.
I hope my translation is correct. He thinks like a strategist, with a big-boy mindset. RUN feels that this gentlemen is a visionary.