China's new deal with Sri Lanka

China will continue to help Sri Lanka achieve financial relief
China will continue to play a "positive role" in the International Monetary Fund and maintain friendly communication with other creditors, in assisting Sri Lanka to achieve financial relief and debt sustainability,
The leader of Sri Lanka navigates the China-India rivalry on a visit to Beijing
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, one month after visiting India on his first overseas trip since winning election in September
China, Sri Lanka Agree More Investment and Economic Cooperation
BEIJING (Reuters) -China and Sri Lanka agreed on more investment and economic cooperation on Wednesday as China's President Xi Jinping met recently-elected Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Beijing.
Sri Lanka President Draws Investments on Maiden China Visit
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attracted investments and support for debt sustainability from China on his first visit to Beijing since being elected in September.
China's new deal with Sri Lanka: Should it worry India?
Sri Lanka will receive its largest FDI from China with a $3.7 billion investment in an oil refinery under China's BRI. Sinopec's refinery deal competes with India's strategic interests in Sri Lanka's energy market.
Sri Lanka balances China and India for growth
Chinese leader Xi Jinping said relations between China and Sri Lanka faced a "historical opportunity" to foster ties, in talks with the island nation's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Wednesday.
China-Sri Lanka partnership to carry on spirit of Rubber-Rice Pact
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Seven secures rights for Australia's tour of Sri Lanka
The deal includes the two Tests in Galle and the pair of ODIs which provide preparation for the Champions Trophy ...
Why Sri Lanka's Civil War Victims Still Seek Justice
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BRI helps shore up Sri Lanka’s economic resilience, development prospects
Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake concluded a four-day state visit to China on Friday. The visit shows that the ...
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Police seize Rs. 283Mn, largest drug money haul in Sri Lanka’s history
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Kho Kho World Cup: India Down Sri Lanka 100-40 To Enter Semi-Finals
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Sri Lanka Governor Says Deflation to Provide ‘Some Respite’
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Sri Lanka among top 25 international travel destinations
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Seven secures broadcast rights for Australia's tour of Sri Lanka
The Seven Network has stepped in to secure the rights for Australia's Qantas Tour of Sri Lanka just 12 days before the first ...
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Remembering Professor Sudarshan Seneviratne (1949-2024)
I first met Sudarshan Seneviratne – or Uncle Sudarshan as he was to me – when I was around 10 years old. In retrospect, I ...