China, Sri Lanka and India

China, Sri Lanka agree more investment and economic cooperation
China and Sri Lanka have agreed on more investment and economic cooperation, after China's President Xi Jinping met recently elected Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Beijing on Wednesday.
The leader of Sri Lanka navigates the China-India rivalry on a visit to Beijing
Sri Lanka’s Marxist-leaning 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.
Rupee’s slide ‘taking shine off of’ Indian economy & what Sri Lanka-China friendship means for India
Global media also highlights India’s growing military presence in the Indian Ocean, with recent naval manoeuvres and ongoing tensions with China shaping its strategic stance.
Sri Lanka signs the agreement for Hajj 2025
Sri Lanka has signed the agreement for the Hajj pilgrimage – 2025, recently in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
China, Sri Lanka leaders agree on Belt and Road cooperation
The leaders of Sri Lanka and China have agreed to promote bilateral economic cooperation through Beijing's Belt and Road initiative that aims to build a massive economic zone.
Xi hails 'historical opportunity' for China-Sri Lanka ties
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.
Sri Lanka, Sinopec sign agreement for USD 3.7 bln investment in oil refinery
Sri Lanka and China’s Sinopec have signed an agreement to build an oil refinery in Hambantota with an investment of USD 3
China places Sri Lanka on top of its neighbourhood diplomacy: Xi tells Dissanayake
China places Sri Lanka on top of its neighbourhood diplomacy and supports it in safeguarding its sovereignty, President Xi Jinping told his Sri Lankan counterpart Anura Kumara Dissanayake during their
Who Really Killed Sri Lanka’s Economy?
Once a leader in textiles and tourism, Sri Lanka now faces its worst economic crisis. With inflation at 60%, foreign loan defaults, and a lack of essentials like fuel and medicine, discover the factors that led to this national tragedy.
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Sri Lanka’s China dilemma: Strategic partnerships and the risk of overdependence
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is on a four-day visit to China from 14 to 17 January 2025. During his visit, ...
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‘The Power of Geopolitics and Its Implications for Sri Lanka’s National Development’ – A knowledge sharing session by Prof. Patrick Mendis
The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka proudly announces an exclusive knowledge-sharing session titled, “The Power of ...
Extra ODI added to Australia's tour of Sri Lanka
An extra ODI has been added to Australia's tour of Sri Lanka which will provide the visitors additional preparation for the ...
Sri Lanka Governor Says Deflation to Provide ‘Some Respite’
A deflationary environment in Sri Lanka is expected to continue in early 2025, according to the central bank governor, ...
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Sri Lanka joins the global fight to protect our oceans
Greenpeace South Asia commends the Sri Lankan Cabinet of Minister’s approval for the proposal made by the Minister of Foreign ...
Sri Lankan government escalates witch-hunt against school development officers
As the JVP/NPP government steps up its repression of school development officers, the teachers' and principals' trade unions ...
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India to provide grant for supplying police vehicles to Sri Lanka
India would supply vehicles to be used by the Sri Lankan police under a grant, the High Commissioner in Colombo said on ...
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CSSL leads way: Bold 2030 vision to transform Sri Lanka into digital powerhouse
The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) has unveiled a groundbreaking 2030 strategy, designed to position Sri Lanka as a ...