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People in Singapore watch a chess match in Singapore. Studies have shown that social interaction -- increasingly difficult during the pandemic -- helps people live longer lives. (Singapore Press via AP Images) © AP
SANDY ONG, Contributing writer
September 5, 2020 20:05 JST
SINGAPORE -- Stroll along Singapore's East Coast Park and you will hear the waves crashing upon the shore, the breeze blowing in your ear, and all the usual sounds associated with a beach. But if you happen to visit early in the morning, you might hear something more unusual: lively Chinese music.