We are a small nation and cannot expect hordes of Chinese researchers here. But I would expect interest at least on Sino-Singapore ties and this is one area I find Chinese academics need to do a lot more to gain a comprehensive understanding.

• 新加坡是个小国，不能期望研究新加坡的中国学者多如繁星，但是，就新中关系这个部分，中国人该有点兴趣吧，可是，中国学者在这个领域所进行的研究，却存在许多空白与不足。