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Singapore reaffirms 'One China' policy

SANTIAGO, Chile, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Singapore Thursday reaffirmed its "One China" policy, opposing Taiwan's independence after a meeting between the two countries' foreign ministers.

A spokesman for the Singapore Foreign Ministry said both ministers discussed a broad range of issues including the cross-strait situation, ChannelNewsAsia reports.

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The Singapore spokesman said both sides now have a deeper understanding of each other's positions, providing a good foundation for the further development of bilateral relations.

The ministers also discussed the possibility of a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and China's President Hu Jintao at the APEC Leaders' Summit.

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