How did he manage to convert and agrarian shithole into one of

Because it was a huge port and ports make money.

Also, Chinese people succeed everywhere except for China.

It's not exactly unparalleled, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan all went through similar transitions.

free market

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With a little elbow grease and an elite education.

>>2198946
>Also, Chinese people succeed everywhere except for China

Kek but the coast does well. It's the rural parts away from the coast that are filled with poor motherfuckers

>>2198930
big trade route with little restrictions attracts many big companies.

Not the OP but would like to ask, will history view him as a benevolent dictator or a fascist who refused to compromise on human rights? Chinks seem to think he was fairly competent and I'm inclined to agree with them. What do other westerners think?

>>2199007
He seems like a competent leader. I hope to learn more about how he lead Singapore to success.

By opening and maintaining an incredibly efficient port along a major shipping lane.

>>2198930
Unironically neoliberalism.