China, Sri Lanka

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 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. The countries signed 15 cooperation documents,
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 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.
Sri Lanka signs the agreement for Hajj 2025
Sri Lanka has signed the agreement for the Hajj pilgrimage – 2025, recently in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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.
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.
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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‘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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 Lanka: Peradeniya University tries to justify ban on IYSSE lecture
The attack on free speech by Peradeniya University authorities, if not answered and fought, will be extended to other ...
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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 ...
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‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Galle Project launched
The ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ National Programme’s Galle Project was launched at the beach strip at Devata, Galle last week.