'News reports and reports from our mission suggest it is a very competent and able team. All very experienced men in charge. They are not new. They are tested. Their system of selecting talent is very thorough. I think more thorough than the PAP.'
MM LEE, on China's new leadership

US-INDIA TIES

'There is no immediate strategic partnership to encircle China. Even when the relationship grows India will remain an independent player. It will defend its interests (with China) and cooperate with China where its interests coincide. Right from independence, India had its own separate policy.'
MM LEE, on the developing US-India relationship and its implications for Asia

GROWTH FACTORS

'The moment they have the infrastructure in place, investments will come in and they will catch up very fast. What India needs is a more liberalised system which allows more international competition to enter. Then they will be able to play to the level of international companies.'
MM LEE, on India's growth prospects