China's new deal with Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has much to learn from China’s experience in poverty alleviation – President
Sri Lanka and China are ushering in a new chapter in bilateral relations,” Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said in an interview with Xinhua
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,
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.
China, Sri Lanka agree more investment and economic cooperation
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 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.
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Strengthening ties: US and Sri Lanka pledge regional security collaboration
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Seven secures rights for Australia's tour of Sri Lanka
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The leader of Sri Lanka navigates the China-India rivalry on a visit to Beijing
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Sri Lanka Governor Says Deflation to Provide ‘Some Respite’
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Down the eat street in Sri Lanka
Step into any modest kitchen in Sri Lanka and you will find the traditional, local ingredients meeting the artful mastery of ...