China-Sri Lanka relations

India-China Tango Continues in Sri Lanka

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India-China Tango Continues in Sri Lanka

Advertisement Sri Lanka has been caught in a tug of war between India and China. Most recently, a Chinese maritime research vessel, Shi Yan 6, was expected to enter Colombo for research in purposes, in collaboration with Sri Lanka’s National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA). NARA had earlier indicated that Shi Yan 6 … Read more

India’s Foreign Policy Progress in Sri Lanka is a Strategic Setback for China

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India’s Foreign Policy Progress in Sri Lanka is a Strategic Setback for China

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hand with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe after making press statement respectively, in New Delhi, India, Friday, July 21, 2023. Credit: AP Photo/Manish Swarup Advertisement It was only a year ago that Sri Lanka dominated international headlines, as its worst economic crisis in more than 70 years contributed to … Read more