China, Sri Lanka

China, Sri Lanka extend currency swap facility for 3 years
China has renewed its 10 billion yuan currency swap agreement with Sri Lanka for an additional three years. This extension comes after President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's official visit to China, marking his second overseas trip since taking office.
Strategic Strengthening: Sri Lanka and China's Diplomatic Milestone
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's recent visit to China has bolstered strategic ties between the two nations. The visit resulted in agreements on Belt and Road cooperation, agricultural exports,
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.
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 Extends Currency Swap Deal with Sri Lanka
China has renewed its 10 billion yuan currency swap facility with Sri Lanka for three more years. The agreement was initially signed in 2021, and its extension was announced following Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's visit to China.
China offers to invest $3.7 bn in oil refinery in Sri Lanka as Dissanayake pitches for more Chinese investments
China has pledged a significant investment of USD 3.7 billion to construct a state-of-the-art oil refinery in Sri Lanka, marking the largest foreign investment in the country. The announcement came during Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's visit to China,
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.
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.
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
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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Sri Lanka seeks to navigate China-India rivalry and emerge from its economic crisis
For years, China has been trying to expand its influence in Sri Lanka, an island off India's southeast coast that the government in New Delhi considers part of its strategic backyard.
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Sri Lanka: Open letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on press freedom
In a joint letter to the recently elected Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the undersigned civil society ...
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Sri Lanka's Dangerous 'Deal' with China: Is Another Debt Trap Ready to Explode? What Could Go Wrong
In a significant boost to economic ties, Sri Lanka has secured a landmark $3.7 billion foreign direct investment from China's ...
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China Inks $3.7 Billion Oil Deal With Sri Lanka | Becomes Biggest Bilateral Lender | China Debt Trap
Sri Lanka and China have taken yet another major step towards economic cooperation. In a landmark deal, Sri Lanka has secured a record-breaking $3.7 billion foreign direct investment with Sinopec, a ...