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Lee Scion’s Rumored Anointment as Crown Prince Could Split Singapore’s PAP

Premier’s son’s entrance into politics might result in multi-party democracy, says professor

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Aug 02, 2022
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Although Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his son Li Hongyi have denied it, speculation persists over whether Hongyi will seek political office with a view to eventually becoming prime minister. The denials have not quashed rumors that Hsien Loong’s real goal is to find a place-holder while Hongyi is being groomed to become a third generatio…

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