Sri Lanka, China

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.
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.
President attends ’Invest in Sri Lanka’ round table meeting
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently on a four-day state visit to China, participated in the ’Invest in Sri Lanka - Round Table Meeting 2025’ today. ..
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
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
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.
China, Sri Lanka forge stronger economic ties with 15 cooperation agreements
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
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.
Beyond Debt: China-Sri Lanka Economic Relations in a New Era
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is greeted by China’s Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong upon his arrival in Beijing, China, Jan. 14, 2025.
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, ...
Xi holds talks with Sri Lankan President in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on a state visit to ...
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President AKD links Thai Pongal festival’s values to ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Thai Pongal message, underlined the festival’s deep cultural and spiritual ...
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Democratic discipline: How Sri Lanka’s political transformation strengthens China ties — Krishantha Prasad Cooray
Sri Lanka has witnessed a remarkable political transformation. Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected as the country's ...
Sri Lankan President kicks off a four-day state visit to China, demonstrating ‘Rubber-Rice’ friendship: expert
VCG. Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake kicked off a four-day state visit to China on Tuesday, according to Sri ...
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Civil groups urge Sri Lanka new president to uphold press freedom
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), along with 24 civil society organizations, called on newly elected Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to prioritize press freedom in his ...
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Ships by-passing Sri Lanka over customs delays, truck congestion: Minister
Sri Lanka's Colombo Port has been by-passed by 30 ships over customs delays and truck congestion, Ports Minister Bimal ...
Pragmatism likely to yield benefits for Sri Lanka
VCG. Sri Lanka's newly elected president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, will on Tuesday begin his first trip to China after ...