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.
Smith hit by elbow injury scare ahead of Sri Lanka Tests
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Sri Lanka, Sinopec sign agreement for USD 3.7 bln investment in oil refinery
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Power and Energy and China’s Sinopec Corporation have signed an agreement to build an oil refinery in ...
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LIVE: Sri Lanka on top of the U19WC 2025 hosts, India set to begin title defence
Malaysia take on Sri Lanka in the first match on Day Two in Kuala Lumpur of the Women's U19 T20 World Cup, before India face ...
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Sri Lanka crush Malaysia by 139 runs in T20 World Cup opener
Hosts Malaysia were dismissed for just 23 runs in their maiden Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup appearance, as Sri Lanka ...
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Strengthening ties: US and Sri Lanka pledge regional security collaboration
A high-level delegation from the Institute for Security Governance (ISG), USA, accompanied by representatives from the United ...
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 ...
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Smith suffers injury setback to Sri Lanka Test preparation
Steve Smith's preparation for the upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka has suffered a setback after the interim Australia ...
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Sri Lanka Economic Summit to spotlight tourism potential
The Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2024, organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, will feature a session on “Maximising Tourism Potential” on January 29 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. The session ...
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, ...