Impact of China's Declaration of Air Defence Identification Zone on Singapore

Mr Pritam Singh Mr Pritam Singh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) whether Singapore's interests are affected by China's declaration of an Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) over the South China Sea in November 2013; and (b) what is the Ministry's assessment of the prospects of China establishing a similar ADIZ over the disputed Spratly Islands.

Mr Pritam Singh : Madam, just a typo here in the Question. The first part of the Question should read as "East China Sea". My apologies to Members for the typo. Question No 37, please.

Mdm Speaker: I take note of your amendment.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs (Mr K Shanmugam): Mdm Speaker, perhaps, then, could I ask Mr Singh to re-file the question because we had prepared the answer on the basis that it meant what it said, which is ADIZ over the South China Sea.

Mr Pritam Singh: Noted, Minister. I will re-file the question.

Mdm Speaker: All right. Next, Dr Lim Wee Kiak.