China

The traditional friendship between China and Sri Lanka has stood the test of time and is facing extensive opportunities for further development, says Chinese envoy Qi Zhenhong

But government assures that Sri Lanka desperately needs the project and that the envisaged legal structures will be under Sri Lankan control

The Chinese economy registered a 6.8-percent contraction in the Q1 of 2020 due to the COVID 19 pandemic

Multiple petitions are in the Supreme Court challenging the Port City Commission Bill now in parliament

China is providing vaccine aid to 80 countries and three international organizations, exporting vaccines to more than 40 countries.

The visit has significance due to China’s growing ties with countries in the region and the US policy of containing China through the Quad.

China’s Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe will arrive in Sri Lanka later this month to hold bilateral discussions with Government leaders and officials, making it one of the highest level visits undertaken by a Chinese government official since the Rajapaksa government was sworn into power.

Tangible outcomes have been constantly achieved in the development of Colombo Port City and Hambantota International Port says Ambassador Qi Zhenhong

The financial assistance has been extended to Sri Lanka by China on the Eve of Sinhala/Tamil New Year

Although Beijing and Moscow deny it, experts say they are beginning to see how the strategy of selling or donating their vaccines abroad is allowing them to expand their influence.