Mr Lee explained that the CPTPP is, by design, an "open and inclusive agreement", but to join the CPTPP, there are procedures, rules and regulations to follow, which are spelt out in the CPTPP agreement.
On matters to do with accession, the decision is made by a consensus of all the existing members of the partnership. In particular, the formal decision to start the accession process depends on consensus among the partners.
"Therefore what China has to do is to engage the partners individually and talk to them and work out any issues they may have with the partners individually," said Mr Lee.
"If that process is completed, then, if there's a consensus it can go ahead."
As this year's chair of the CPTPP committee, Singapore will carry out its role "objectively and impartially", said Mr Lee.
"That's how it has to work, and that's our public position. I've stated it several times. And when I met Premier Li Keqiang I explained it to him again."
Mr Lee had several bilateral meetings during the ASEAN Summit, including one with the Chinese premier on Friday.
During the meeting, they affirmed the excellent ties between Singapore and China, and discussed regional and international issues of mutual concern, including the state of the global economy, a spokesperson from the Prime Minister's Office said.
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