新加坡国防部长批评美国在亚洲的影响, 把它与“房东寻租”相比。 Singapore's defense minister criticizes U.S. influence in Asia, comparing it to a "landlord seeking rent."

新加坡国防部长Ng Eng Hen说,亚洲人对美国的看法已经从将美国视为道德力量转变为“房东寻租”。 Singapore's Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said Asian views of the U.S. have changed from seeing it as a moral force to a "landlord seeking rent." 这一转变反映了自第二次世界大战以来美国在亚洲不断演变的影响,最近的行动和政策突出表明了这一点。 This shift reflects evolving U.S. influence in Asia since World War II, highlighted by recent actions and policies. 新加坡等亚洲国家在平衡与两个超级大国的关系时面临挑战。 The comment comes amid rising tensions between the U.S. and China, posing challenges for Asian nations like Singapore in balancing relations with both superpowers.