Welcome to our live coverage of China President Xi Jinping's visit to Singapore
Mr Xi will arrive in Singapore for a state visit, as the two countries are set to adopt a new strategic framework. http://str.sg/ZEMd
Get live updates and analyses from our team of senior reporters covering the visit. http://str.sg/ZEMA
Xi Jinping in Singapore: A look at his itinerary
It will be the first state visit to Singapore by Mr Xi, who last visited the Republic in 2010 as the vice-president. His visit caps a year-long series of celebrations to mark 25 years of diplomatic ties between China and Singapore. Here's a look at his itinerary for Nov 6-7. http://str.sg/ZEMD
Xi Jinping in Singapore: A look at his itinerary
Mr Xi, accompanied by his wife Peng Liyuan and his delegation of officials, will arrive this evening, There will be a welcome ceremony at the Istana, followed by a state banquet. http://str.sg/ZEMd PHOTO: ST FILE
Mr Xi with PM Lee Hsien Loong at a meeting at the Shangri-La Hotel on Nov 15, 2010.
Xi-Ma meeting on Sat (Nov 7)
After Mr Xi wraps up the programme for his state visit on Saturday (Nov 7) afternoon, he will meet Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou in Singapore, the first meeting between top leaders from both sides of the Taiwan Strait since 1949. A day before the historic meeting, media from Taiwan, China and Hong Kong have already started to stake out at Shangri-la Hotel, the venue for the meeting. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
Media staking out at Shangri-la Hotel
ST journalist Chew Hui Min, who is reporting from Shangri-la Hotel where the Xi-Ma meeting will take place on Sat (Nov 7), says the lobby has been turned into an impromptu media centre. ST PHOTO: CHEW HUI MIN
Preparation at Shangri-la for Xi-Ma meeting on Sat (Nov 7)
ST journalist Chew Hui Min checks out preparation at Shangri-la Hotel. ST PHOTO: CHEW HUI MIN
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council chief Andrew Hsia at Shangri-la Hotel
Mr Hsia, who is one of the officials accompanying President Ma Ying-jeou for Saturday's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, speaks to the media at Shangri-La Hotel earlier. ST VIDEO: CHEW HUI MIN
Xi Jinping in Singapore: Bringing out the red carpet
An airport staff puts the finishing touches to the red carpet at the VIP Complex at Changi Airport. Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat has arrived at the airport to welcome Mr Xi, who is expected to touch down within the next hour. PHOTO: REBECCA LYNNE TAN
All ready at Changi Airport for Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival
ST correspondent and TV producer Rebecca Lynne Tan reports from the VIP Complex at Changi Airport. ST PHOTO: REBECCA LYNNE TAN
Live video: Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to arrive shortly
China President Xi Jinping arrives in Singapore
ST PHOTO: REBECCA LYNNE TAN
China President Xi Jinping and wife Peng Liyuan arrive in Singapore
They will next attend a welcome ceremony at the Istana followed by a state banquet. ST PHOTO: ONG WEE JIN
China President Xi Jinping and wife Peng Liyuan arrive in Singapore
Mrs Xi wears an elegant lilac dress and cream-coloured jacket and grey pumps. She carries a light grey leather tote bag. Mr Xi's pink-purple tie complements his wife's high-collared dress. ST VIDEO: REBECCA LYNNE TAN
Members of the public gather outside the Istana hoping to catch a glimpse of Chinese President Xi Jinping. There will be a welcome ceremony at the Istana, followed by a state banquet. PHOTO: NG KAILING
The Guard of Honour contingent forms up as they await the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Istana. PHOTO: KOR KIAN BENG
The Chinese entourage arrives at the Istana for a welcome ceremony
VIDEO: KOR KIAN BENG
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives at Istana for a welcome ceremony
President Xi is accompanied by Singapore's President Tony Tan. ST PHOTO: KOR KIAN BENG
Singapore's national anthem being played
Welcome ceremony at the Istana
Getting ready for the state banquet
Preparations are underway at the Istana ballroom where a state banquet will be held in honour of Mr Xi, Madam Peng and their delegation, which includes policy research head Wang Huning, general office head Li Zhanshu and State Councillor Yang Jiechi. ST PHOTO: KOR KIAN BENG
President Xi Jinping calls on President Tony Tan
Chinese President Xi Jinping and wife Peng Liyuan meets Singapore's President Tony Tan and wife Mary Tan at the Istana. ST PHOTO: SEAH KWAN PENG
#ICYMI IN PICTURES: Xi arrives in Singapore
Chinese President Xi Jinping and wife Peng Liyuan arrived at Changi airport at around 5.30pm this evening. They were received by Singapore's Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat. ST PHOTOS: ONG WEE JIN
Chongqing mayor among President Xi's delegation
Chongqing mayor Huang Qifan is spotted entering the banquet room at the Istana. Chongqing has been tipped as a possible location for the third government-led project between Singapore and China.
State banquet to welcome President Xi: What's on the menu
The six-course menu came with a touch of Singapore flavour.
- Baked foie gras with truffle and minced chicken in filo pastry, sliced smoked duck with mango topped with spicy lime sauce, steamed white tofu topped with leg of snow crab
- Double-boiled chicken soup with sea whelk and "bak kut teh" spices
- Pan-fried beef with black pepper sauce served with mesclun salad
- Baked cod in vanilla and olive sauce served with white asparagus
- Crab claw served with deep-fried bun and steamed glutinous rice
- Chilled cheng tng served in young coconut, baked bird's nest egg white tart
Politicians and guests at the state banquet
ST PHOTO: KOR KIAN BENG
Singapore-China ties a unique relationship that evolves with the times: President Tony Tan
"Today, Your Excellency is leading the Chinese people into a new era of progress and prosperity," President Tony Tan said at a state banquet with visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday (Nov 6) evening. "This is a remarkable endeavour and I am confident that China will continue to succeed under your leadership." http://str.sg/ZEQD
President Xi now takes the podium to address guests at the state banquet
President Xi congratulates Singapore on its 50th birthday and its remarkable achievements along the way.
He said that during his visit here, both sides will officially launch the third joint-project based in Chongqing.
He added that China wants to build a partnership with Singapore and establish “All Round Cooperative Partnership Progressing with the Times” as bilateral ties reach a new historical point. "We will write more new and exciting chapters in Sino-Singapore relations."
Third Singapore-China joint project to be based in Chongqing: President Xi Jinping
The third Singapore-China government-led project will be based in Chongqing, Chinese President Xi Jinping said at a state banquet at the Istana. "During my visit, the two sides will officially launch the third project based in Chongqing," Mr Xi said in a Mandarin speech. http://str.sg/ZEQV
Communications and Information Minister Yaacob Ibrahim posts photos from state banquet
An exchange of gifts
A drawing of the Singapore Botanic Gardens by Pathlight student Glenn Phua was presented to Chinese President Xi Jinping. http://str.sg/ZEAQ
A bone china tea and coffee set with the Great Wall and Merlion images was presented to President Tony Tan. The set was made in celebration of the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Singapore. The gift "carries our best wishes for mutual support and joint progress of the two countries," read the note that came with it. ST PHOTOS: SEAH KWANG PENG
What Chinese media say about President Xi's visit
China Daily, which quoted Chinese Ambassador to Singapore Chen Xiaodong, said "China-Singapore cooperation has always been forward-looking and pace-setting". PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM CHINA DAILY WEBSITE
What Chinese media say about President Xi's visit
CCTV, reporting on Mr Xi's arrival, quoted the Chinese leader on how bilateral ties has brought benefits to the people of both countries. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM CCTV WEBSITE
What Chinese media say about President Xi's visit
Xinhua news agency reported that Mr Xi hailed the traditional high-level exchanges between China and Singapore, as well as the ever-deepening and expanding cooperation between the two sides.PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM XINHUA WEBSITE
Heng Swee Keat: May Singapore's friendship and cooperation with China grow stronger
"Hope President Xi and his delegation will have a most fruitful visit and that our friendship and cooperation will grow stronger, improving the lives of the people of both countries," Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat wrote in a Facebook post.
Vivian Balakrishnan: It's going to be a busy time
In a Facebook post, Singapore's foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan said it is "amazing that tiny Singapore has been China's largest foreign investor for the last two years. China has been Singapore's largest trading partner since 2013."
He also touched briefly on how Chongqing will be the third China-Singapore government-to-government project.
"We will also begin negotiations to upgrade the China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement," he added. "Going to be a busy time for all involved!"
RECAP: Here are some stories from our coverage this evening of the start of Chinese President Xi Jinping's two-day state visit to Singapore. Join us tomorrow morning for continuing coverage of his visit.
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