Logically, once the Americans made their stance clear, Singapore should have immediately fallen in line.
After all, no matter how anyone looked at it, the Americans were backing Singapore. Even if inviting them in proved easier than getting them to leave, nominal sovereignty over the island would at least remain with Singapore.
Everyone could see what the United States was trying to do: get involved in the affair.
The United States was not the only country that recognized Gold Island's value. The national leadership of virtually every country understood its significance, including Singapore's.
But who would dare lay a hand on Gold Island for its strategic uses? Everyone understood that possessing a treasure could itself invite disaster.
The Americans were now stepping in, ostensibly to help Singapore, but their real aim was largely to claim Gold Island for themselves. At the very least, they could not let Huaxia get its hands on this maritime fortress.
Unfortunately, after the White House announced its position, Singapore offered no response whatsoever.
Well, this was awkward.
Was Singapore being stupid? Of course not. On the contrary, its leadership was very shrewd.
Who in the world did not know by now that Phantom Immortal Technology and the Americans were at odds? If Singapore sided with the White House crowd at this point, it might receive American assistance, but it would thoroughly offend Phantom Immortal Technology.
The last time they had helped the United States impound Phantom Immortal Technology's ships was still fresh in their minds. This incident was clearly more serious, and Singapore's leadership had no desire to stick its neck out again.
At present, setting military force aside, every country would rather cultivate good relations with Phantom Immortal Technology than with the Americans.
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