I observed mostly asians in the audience and very few westerners. Either the westerners think it is not worth listening to George or they are not interested in what George was going to share or they thought they already knew what George was going to say. The westerners are the ones who most need to hear what George has to say. George is one of very few scholars and think tanks in the world today who understand China and has tremendous insights into China, I congratulate the few westerners who were present at the event and feel sorry for all those westerners who had the opportunity but miss this event at Cambridge.
@@papichoku2442 Mr Yeo is an example of Singaporean of the LKY generation. A Singaporean educated in the west. The difference today is a new generation of westernized Singaporean that has forgotten they are Singaporean, sprouting western ideals and ideology. Unfortunately there is no such as a global identity, western media sells the virtues of a global world and human rights but acts completely differently in a crunch. Everyone and every country acts in their own interest, often by manipulating others to achieve their goals. Mr Yeo is just pointing that out to a bunch naive debutantes in the Q&A
Anglosaxons don't like anyone to lecture to them, telling them where they went wrong, how ignorant they are and the fixed mindset of superiority which they still exhibit. His reputation preceded him. Hence the scarce number of anglosaxons.
From the questions asked, one can see how naive and narrow visioned the students are and how their logic of thinking is shaped by biased narratives. From the answers provided, one can feel lots of wit and wisdom.
@@GuyHappy-j7m Perhaps the good life that these young Singaporean has made them taken what they have for granted. Imbued by the western fake narratives that their education and exposure to western liberal values will be their eventual undoing. Just as what we are witnessing of the ongoings in the West.
From the Q&A and the host's questions and speech, it shows a growing isolation from the region and captured by western ideals and ideology. Singapore is likely to be alienated from its neighbors and its region in the future. The host mentions the Malaysian Singaporean association but discards the Malaysian part almost immediately after. Singaporeans often forgets that Malaysian and Singaporean are the same culturally and genetically, even their present PM was born in Malaysia as are many Executives and Engineers working in Singapore. The Singaporeans in the audience appears to share little in common with Mr Yeo.
Hello, host here. I do think that it is natural that, as students studying abroad, we are exposed to Western ideals and ideology, and that might affect the way that we think. Nonetheless, I do think that we still maintain our core Singaporean identity and it is for those reasons that we saw value in hosting and attending this talk. While some of the questions (mine included, I presume) included a premise which did not agree with Mr Yeo, it also does not necessarily mean that we 100% stand by them. I personally stand by the importance of raising those perspectives to understand how someone like Mr Yeo would respond to them, even if I did not fully agree with them, so that people in the audience could derive a more nuanced conclusion on their own after listening. Pertaining to the Malaysia and Singapore Association, I agree with your point and do think that Malaysians and Singaporeans still have very close relations in Cambridge, as is the case in many places abroad. Due to the sheer number of Malaysians and Singaporeans, however, there are separately established associations for both Malaysians and Singapore in Cambridge. Our society is called the 'Malaysian and Singaporean Association' due to our historical legacy but primarily serves Singaporeans. For those reasons, I opted to only refer to 'Singaporeans' during my remarks. Thank you!
@@limzhengwei4018 Thank you for taking the time to response. You and your Uni mates are not alone in being captured by western narrative. What Mr Yeo pointed out in his response is something really important for future leaders of Singapore. Don't believe all the BS you are exposed to. Seek multiple view and apply the BS filter. I think western rhetorics about destroying Russian economy and banning Russia gas was so obviously a dumb idea but it took 2 years of news progression to come to the same conclusion, someone with a modicum of economic knowledge would know the outcome from the start. US redefinition of recession and the constant correction of its employment data has go to make one question their honesty. The many psych ops exposed by their own news channels has got to raise question about everything they say. Unfortunately even CNA is trooping along with the west. A little independent research and thinking would see through the BS. Fortunately the Singapore government does not make their decision based on CNA narratives. The first thing I was taught when I did my MBA in Bath was critical thinking. Evaluate the fact, not just the opinions. Read widely on all subjects and deeply on critical ones. Media has a tendency to distort or omit, not necessarily lie outright.
I wish to add, besides the invention of paper (paper making), there are additional 3 items that were known as 文房四宝 （paper/ink/ink-stone/writing brush) or 4 treasures of the study. That allowed words & knowledge, history recordings…to be kept and passed down through generations.
Poor George Yeo. He must be shaking his head, aghast at the quality of our young Singaporeans. These represent some of our finest young minds! Is this the fault of our education system, our affluence or a natural cycle? The future for Singapore looks bleak.
while sucking lollies of the west, 'bleak' is under statement. After all , this small island is sucking to the west, hoping for the dawn of the era, while East Asia, China and Asean included are racing on the economy ladder, since when the West is hard working, able minded people besides on economy of 'war', the other of Threats?
The low attendance of this event is a metaphor for the British elites lack of curiosity and very narrow thinking on Asia. It would probably be full if there was American general talking about how China is going to invade Taiwan. Or a silicone valley figure talking about culture wars.
It's very unfortunate that if you've watched one George yeo interview, you've watched all of them. I don't think he's able to add on to what he has to say about the world, the west, ASEAN and China/East Asia. But he always sounds so smart, so I never mind listening to his interviews.
get a life, CNN BBC ? well at least unlike the small dot, they are no just mouth piece of the regime, not sure about being 'bright' after all is just empty talks, the actions should be on the ground, while China does not have many 'able' talking journalists that boasting the blah of the trumpets, many entrepreneurs surely abound to the ride the dragon's wave on the economy even holistically the green of growth in environment, well being of its citizens and managing well within the system of the Vast lands...
40.30 onwards, the Singaporean who put forth a question was quite promptly put in his place by Mr Yeo for trying to put up a strawman (china as a hegemony...).
This Singaporean young man was brainwashed by western media, with no historical knowledge about China and South East Asia - not knowing how China was invaded by 8 Western/Japan Allied Forces （in 1900）and how the region was colonised by western powers…Sense of rootlessness is dangerous for a small nation like Singapore.
Don't agree. Yeo was clarifying his view on China. Big market carrot rather than arms to get its will. But his style of answering is very close-minded. Almost like every answer is canned. He does not care to identify any problems in his home country.
@@123axel123You have to listen to Mr Yeo like you should for all speakers and like he advised. Everybody has an agenda and you should listen with filters of logic and critical thinking. Mr Yeo was a senior government servant in Singapore, with likely strong ties to the present government. While he will be reserve in any criticism of Singapore and it's policies, he has real information of the region and of Singapore because of these connections. I am still impressed by his wit and intelligence. Most of what he said is not new to me but only a good diplomat could have said it without offending too many people.
That exactly is the strength of Asean at anytime there will be a country that is difficult because it reflects the different opinions and that is why Asean can be the buffer between the great powers.
The questions from the students are as uninspiring as ever. That’s the unquestioning mindset they grew up in. No one takes a view that GY could be wrong and argues for it and no one asks if what he supports can be better.
George Yeo - outstanding narrator of the truth! What’s impressive was and has always been his way - zero paper references, all in his mind recorded and played out so immaculately wise to the audience!
Mr Yeo would acknowledge himslelf that he is unashamedly pro CCP. While i admire his intellect and intelligence, it is very important to understand his personal views when interpreting his conclusions.
His views have been very anti west pro China to the extend neutrality is no longer core to his opinion. It will be very interesting to know who has been his paymaster since he was ousted by Singaporeans during the previous elections.
I enjoy learning new things. I like to hear people from different parts of the world speak. I also like to hear different perspectives from different people. But we must deal with reality. Somethings make sense and should be considered. Somethings are fantasy and made up. We cannot learn anything from nonsense. We cannot extrapolate from a basis of distortions, exaggerations, or outright lies because they are groundless. Mr. George Yeo claims that Communist China (not China) has grown 7 times or 11 times. 7 time or 11 times of what? Can Mr. Yeo clearly define what he talking about? Does this make any sense? When a society truly progress from agrarianism (agricultural society) to a modern industrialized civilization then the standard of living of its people rise. Communist China is a totalitarian state. The largest and most profitable companies in totalitarian China are started by foreign companies (from democratic republican countries with free-market capitalism). The totalitarian Chinese dictators own joint-ventures with these companies. Without these foreign companies the totalitarian Chinese government can do nothing. The totalitarian Chinese dictators are the former Chinese Communists who control Chinese society with absolute power. The current Chinese totalitarian government have betrayed Sun Zhongshan's revolution to overthrow the absolute power the Qing Emperor. The current Chinese totalitarian government in Beijing is the reincarnation of the Imperial Qing government. Such a government cannot create a "free-market" capitalist trading system. What China has is a "command economy" or a command capitalist trading system where the Chinese Communist Party leaders own everything. Such states do not truly prosper. This is the problem with Mr. George Yeo. Does he know what he talking about? Or is Mr. Yeo an actor pretending to be the "freely elected" political leader of an Asian city-state that is suppose to be democratic and republican. Is Mr. George Yeo another professional impersonator and comedian who is pretending to a legitimate leader of a modern state. He would not be the first imposter. The Russian Federation also has a professional impersonator and comedian, Vladimir Putin, who pretends to be Russia's political leader. Mr. Yeo claims that Communist China has become too big and too powerful. They threaten US dominance in the world. China along with India has had the largest the population in the world for at least 2500 years. The size of China has nothing to do with the current totalitarian Chinese government. The current totalitarian Chinese government possess outdated weapons from the former Soviet Union. The developed countries of Wester Europe and the US will not sell modern industrial weapons to the current totalitarian Chinese government. The former Soviet Union or Russia will only sell outdated, obsolete weapons to totalitarian China to make money. Totalitarian China cannot make modern, industrialized weapons. Therefore the Chinese Army of the current totalitarian Chinese government uses second-hand, obsolete weapons from the former Soviet Union. They can only attack and kill unarmed Beijing University students and Beijing citizens when they demand democracy. Mr. Yeo presents distortions, exaggerations, and lies about the totalitarian Chinese state. If totalitarian China is developed and powerful then why does Singapore buy and operate US-made fighter jets, attack helicopters, and warships. What Singapore buys proves that the Singaporean government really thinks. It is in Singapore's interest to ally itself the US and buy US-made weapons. Does Mr. Yeo know what he talking about? Or is he just another impersonator and professional comedian pretending to be a politician and world leader? Is Mr. George Yeo the Prime Minister of Singapore or Bozo the Clown.
@@duckbizniz663 u seems angry with George Yeo 's positive impression of China, why? Are u one of those hongkies funded by CIA? Old george' s remarks about china in historical n modern times are very logical n reasonable. U call old George a clown! U seems to think u are smarter than George! Then u don't have to come here to watch or listen. U should go far, the farther, the better.
I observed mostly asians in the audience and very few westerners. Either the westerners think it is not worth listening to George or they are not interested in what George was going to share or they thought they already knew what George was going to say. The westerners are the ones who most need to hear what George has to say. George is one of very few scholars and think tanks in the world today who understand China and has tremendous insights into China, I congratulate the few westerners who were present at the event and feel sorry for all those westerners who had the opportunity but miss this event at Cambridge.
People in the world must understand that for the Western culture is, "Only my way and it is the only way"
@@papichoku2442 Mr Yeo is an example of Singaporean of the LKY generation. A Singaporean educated in the west.
The difference today is a new generation of westernized Singaporean that has forgotten they are Singaporean, sprouting western ideals and ideology. Unfortunately there is no such as a global identity, western media sells the virtues of a global world and human rights but acts completely differently in a crunch. Everyone and every country acts in their own interest, often by manipulating others to achieve their goals.
Mr Yeo is just pointing that out to a bunch naive debutantes in the Q&A
@@zenzen272 Pls say your piece in good English for the reader to understand you correctly,and not yourownglish.
@@olderchin1558 you are absolutely right. America is an excellent example.
Anglosaxons don't like anyone to lecture to them, telling them where they went wrong, how ignorant they are and the fixed mindset of superiority which they still exhibit. His reputation preceded him. Hence the scarce number of anglosaxons.
Insightful Q&A and excellent replies from Mr. Yeo. His grasp of history, geography & current events is first class.
Mr Yeo is good in history of SEAsia. Learn a lot from him. Thks
that , can be agree.
It's a privilege to listen to Mr George Yeo with his sharp insight and great delivery. Thank you Mr Yeo.
Awesome insights from George as always.
For those interested in a deeper understanding of George Yeo's thinking, please Google his talk in Hungary and EUI.
From the questions asked, one can see how naive and narrow visioned the students are and how their logic of thinking is shaped by biased narratives. From the answers provided, one can feel lots of wit and wisdom.
@@GuyHappy-j7m Perhaps the good life that these young Singaporean has made them taken what they have for granted. Imbued by the western fake narratives that their education and exposure to western liberal values will be their eventual undoing. Just as what we are witnessing of the ongoings in the West.
An enviable deep thinker for peace and clarity and knowledge. Thanks for sharing, Cambridge and Mr Yeo.
From the Q&A and the host's questions and speech, it shows a growing isolation from the region and captured by western ideals and ideology.
Singapore is likely to be alienated from its neighbors and its region in the future. The host mentions the Malaysian Singaporean association but discards the Malaysian part almost immediately after. Singaporeans often forgets that Malaysian and Singaporean are the same culturally and genetically, even their present PM was born in Malaysia as are many Executives and Engineers working in Singapore.
The Singaporeans in the audience appears to share little in common with Mr Yeo.
I think you’ve got it wrong. PM Lawrence Wong is not born in Malaysia. He is born in Singapore.
Hello, host here. I do think that it is natural that, as students studying abroad, we are exposed to Western ideals and ideology, and that might affect the way that we think.
Nonetheless, I do think that we still maintain our core Singaporean identity and it is for those reasons that we saw value in hosting and attending this talk.
While some of the questions (mine included, I presume) included a premise which did not agree with Mr Yeo, it also does not necessarily mean that we 100% stand by them. I personally stand by the importance of raising those perspectives to understand how someone like Mr Yeo would respond to them, even if I did not fully agree with them, so that people in the audience could derive a more nuanced conclusion on their own after listening.
Pertaining to the Malaysia and Singapore Association, I agree with your point and do think that Malaysians and Singaporeans still have very close relations in Cambridge, as is the case in many places abroad. Due to the sheer number of Malaysians and Singaporeans, however, there are separately established associations for both Malaysians and Singapore in Cambridge. Our society is called the 'Malaysian and Singaporean Association' due to our historical legacy but primarily serves Singaporeans. For those reasons, I opted to only refer to 'Singaporeans' during my remarks.
Thank you!
@@limzhengwei4018 Thank you for taking the time to response. You and your Uni mates are not alone in being captured by western narrative.
What Mr Yeo pointed out in his response is something really important for future leaders of Singapore. Don't believe all the BS you are exposed to. Seek multiple view and apply the BS filter.
I think western rhetorics about destroying Russian economy and banning Russia gas was so obviously a dumb idea but it took 2 years of news progression to come to the same conclusion, someone with a modicum of economic knowledge would know the outcome from the start. US redefinition of recession and the constant correction of its employment data has go to make one question their honesty. The many psych ops exposed by their own news channels has got to raise question about everything they say.
Unfortunately even CNA is trooping along with the west. A little independent research and thinking would see through the BS. Fortunately the Singapore government does not make their decision based on CNA narratives.
The first thing I was taught when I did my MBA in Bath was critical thinking. Evaluate the fact, not just the opinions. Read widely on all subjects and deeply on critical ones. Media has a tendency to distort or omit, not necessarily lie outright.
Ok abang
@@flowertowerrr Should be, Ok Atok.
Mr. Yeo is so wise.
I wish to add, besides the invention of paper (paper making), there are additional 3 items that were known as 文房四宝 （paper/ink/ink-stone/writing brush) or 4 treasures of the study. That allowed words & knowledge, history recordings…to be kept and passed down through generations.
Poor George Yeo. He must be shaking his head, aghast at the quality of our young Singaporeans. These represent some of our finest young minds! Is this the fault of our education system, our affluence or a natural cycle? The future for Singapore looks bleak.
while sucking lollies of the west, 'bleak' is under statement. After all , this small island is sucking to the west, hoping for the dawn of the era, while East Asia, China and Asean included are racing on the economy ladder, since when the West is hard working, able minded people besides on economy of 'war', the other of Threats?
His comments on Singapore are wise and correct
看到了前辈对现状的客观认知，也听到了他对世界未来的展望。我们年轻人有责任对前辈做出自己的答复❤
RT app is still available on 3rd party app stores provided by Xiaomi and Huawei.
The low attendance of this event is a metaphor for the British elites lack of curiosity and very narrow thinking on Asia.
It would probably be full if there was American general talking about how China is going to invade Taiwan. Or a silicone valley figure talking about culture wars.
Excellent 🇸🇬 ❤️✌️🙏👍💪🌞🌟🏅🪙
It's very unfortunate that if you've watched one George yeo interview, you've watched all of them. I don't think he's able to add on to what he has to say about the world, the west, ASEAN and China/East Asia. But he always sounds so smart, so I never mind listening to his interviews.
Singapore's national treasure.
im hope we done together and true all be happy in life.
Can u rewrite what u hv posted.Can't understand what u posted.
Noticed one of the participants who asked questions are potentially have bright future working for CNN BBC Fox Sky etc.
Not sure if any of these mainstream media mentioned are considered “bright” places for the future. 😊
get a life, CNN BBC ? well at least unlike the small dot, they are no just mouth piece of the regime, not sure about being 'bright' after all is just empty talks, the actions should be on the ground, while China does not have many 'able' talking journalists that boasting the blah of the trumpets, many entrepreneurs surely abound to the ride the dragon's wave on the economy even holistically the green of growth in environment, well being of its citizens and managing well within the system of the Vast lands...
RT app is s till available. In fact i am reading it now on my android smart phone. 😊
40.30 onwards, the Singaporean who put forth a question was quite promptly put in his place by Mr Yeo for trying to put up a strawman (china as a hegemony...).
This Singaporean young man was brainwashed by western media, with no historical knowledge about China and South East Asia - not knowing how China was invaded by 8 Western/Japan Allied Forces （in 1900）and how the region was colonised by western powers…Sense of rootlessness is dangerous for a small nation like Singapore.
Don't agree. Yeo was clarifying his view on China. Big market carrot rather than arms to get its will. But his style of answering is very close-minded. Almost like every answer is canned. He does not care to identify any problems in his home country.
@@123axel123You have to listen to Mr Yeo like you should for all speakers and like he advised. Everybody has an agenda and you should listen with filters of logic and critical thinking.
Mr Yeo was a senior government servant in Singapore, with likely strong ties to the present government. While he will be reserve in any criticism of Singapore and it's policies, he has real information of the region and of Singapore because of these connections.
I am still impressed by his wit and intelligence. Most of what he said is not new to me but only a good diplomat could have said it without offending too many people.
@@olderchin1558 But George Yeo cannot compare with the one and only Lee Kuan Yew.
@@olderchin1558 problem with Confucian cultures. No improvements to the system from below
Asean would make many decisions easily if it was not for camdodia....consensus exits on most items with the exception of cambodia.
That exactly is the strength of Asean at anytime there will be a country that is difficult because it reflects the different opinions and that is why Asean can be the buffer between the great powers.
The questions from the students are as uninspiring as ever. That’s the unquestioning mindset they grew up in. No one takes a view that GY could be wrong and argues for it and no one asks if what he supports can be better.
This reminds me of what Ho Chi Minh said about the Chinese in 1946.
😢🤔Excellent ✊🏿💔❤️
George Yeo - outstanding narrator of the truth! What’s impressive was and has always been his way - zero paper references, all in his mind recorded and played out so immaculately wise to the audience!
Even the CCP doesn't dare to say China's economy is so good😅
He didnt answer the south china sea question
😟 the young man who is the host has very little EQ. Is this an example of the new generation in Singapore?
Sadly yes. They are the also the self entitled.
Mr Yeo would acknowledge himslelf that he is unashamedly pro CCP. While i admire his intellect and intelligence, it is very important to understand his personal views when interpreting his conclusions.
His views have been very anti west pro China to the extend neutrality is no longer core to his opinion. It will be very interesting to know who has been his paymaster since he was ousted by Singaporeans during the previous elections.
then who is the paymaster for Kishore?
An AMS as usual. You trying to get a bit of the 1.6b.
I enjoy learning new things. I like to hear people from different parts of the world speak. I also like to hear different perspectives from different people. But we must deal with reality. Somethings make sense and should be considered. Somethings are fantasy and made up. We cannot learn anything from nonsense. We cannot extrapolate from a basis of distortions, exaggerations, or outright lies because they are groundless.
Mr. George Yeo claims that Communist China (not China) has grown 7 times or 11 times. 7 time or 11 times of what? Can Mr. Yeo clearly define what he talking about? Does this make any sense? When a society truly progress from agrarianism (agricultural society) to a modern industrialized civilization then the standard of living of its people rise. Communist China is a totalitarian state. The largest and most profitable companies in totalitarian China are started by foreign companies (from democratic republican countries with free-market capitalism). The totalitarian Chinese dictators own joint-ventures with these companies. Without these foreign companies the totalitarian Chinese government can do nothing. The totalitarian Chinese dictators are the former Chinese Communists who control Chinese society with absolute power. The current Chinese totalitarian government have betrayed Sun Zhongshan's revolution to overthrow the absolute power the Qing Emperor. The current Chinese totalitarian government in Beijing is the reincarnation of the Imperial Qing government. Such a government cannot create a "free-market" capitalist trading system. What China has is a "command economy" or a command capitalist trading system where the Chinese Communist Party leaders own everything. Such states do not truly prosper.
This is the problem with Mr. George Yeo. Does he know what he talking about? Or is Mr. Yeo an actor pretending to be the "freely elected" political leader of an Asian city-state that is suppose to be democratic and republican. Is Mr. George Yeo another professional impersonator and comedian who is pretending to a legitimate leader of a modern state. He would not be the first imposter. The Russian Federation also has a professional impersonator and comedian, Vladimir Putin, who pretends to be Russia's political leader. Mr. Yeo claims that Communist China has become too big and too powerful. They threaten US dominance in the world. China along with India has had the largest the population in the world for at least 2500 years. The size of China has nothing to do with the current totalitarian Chinese government. The current totalitarian Chinese government possess outdated weapons from the former Soviet Union. The developed countries of Wester Europe and the US will not sell modern industrial weapons to the current totalitarian Chinese government. The former Soviet Union or Russia will only sell outdated, obsolete weapons to totalitarian China to make money. Totalitarian China cannot make modern, industrialized weapons. Therefore the Chinese Army of the current totalitarian Chinese government uses second-hand, obsolete weapons from the former Soviet Union. They can only attack and kill unarmed Beijing University students and Beijing citizens when they demand democracy. Mr. Yeo presents distortions, exaggerations, and lies about the totalitarian Chinese state.
If totalitarian China is developed and powerful then why does Singapore buy and operate US-made fighter jets, attack helicopters, and warships. What Singapore buys proves that the Singaporean government really thinks. It is in Singapore's interest to ally itself the US and buy US-made weapons. Does Mr. Yeo know what he talking about? Or is he just another impersonator and professional comedian pretending to be a politician and world leader? Is Mr. George Yeo the Prime Minister of Singapore or Bozo the Clown.
Where did you emerge from? Under a big rock or Mars or Taiwan?
@@duckbizniz663 u seems angry with George Yeo 's positive impression of China, why? Are u one of those hongkies funded by CIA? Old george' s remarks about china in historical n modern times are very logical n reasonable.
U call old George a clown! U seems to think u are smarter than George! Then u don't have to come here to watch or listen. U should go far, the farther, the better.
Gy is a joke. His opinion and predictions have proven to be wrong again and again.
@@yongxiongdai4733 you mean the joke is on you. 😀
Xia sway
What r u saying? Pls don't use Chinglish.
@@MaryChew-z3j ok
@@MaryChew-z3jMore singlish 😂