US vs. China: Singapore – Where does the City-State Stand?

US Vice President Kamala Harris has visited Singapore as part of renewed efforts by the US to coerce nations in the Indo-Pacific region to aid in Washington’s growing confrontation with China.

How did Singapore respond and what does this mean for the short and long-term ambitions of the US?

References:

AP – Harris meets with Singapore officials to begin Asia visit:
https://apnews.com/article/business-a…

Global Times – Singapore draws line between ‘being useful’ and ‘being made use of’: https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/20210…