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China-Sri Lanka relations
Sri Lanka: Balancing Ties Between China and the West
By Peshan Gunaratne and J. Berkshire Miller
The country’s foreign policy has shifted significantly since the elections. Will that continue?
India v. China in Sri Lanka: Lessons for Rising Powers
By Kadira Pethiyagoda
The changing fortunes for the two emerging global powers in Sri Lanka offer some interesting lessons.
Suspended Sri Lankan Port Project Complicates Sirisena's Trip to China
By Shannon Tiezzi
President Sirisena's first state visit to China risks being overshadowed by the debate over Colombo Port City.
Chinese Company Takes a Bath as Sri Lankan Port Project Scrutinized
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, the debate over the CCP's future, China's military in the Middle East, and the NPC wraps up. Friday China links.
Modi's Trip and China’s Islands: The Battle for the Indian Ocean
By Darshana M. Baruah
With his Indian Ocean tour, the PM aims to counter Chinese influence among small island nations.
India Gears Up to Tackle China in Its Backyard
By Harsh V. Pant
With Narendra Modi's tour of three Indian Ocean states this week, New Delhi will renew its commitment to the region.
China Continues to Court Sri Lanka
By Shannon Tiezzi
China touted its friendship with Sri Lanka with Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera in Beijing.
A New Era for India-Sri Lanka Relations?
By Sudha Ramachandran
A recent visit has encouraged optimism, but India will struggle to counter China’s influence.
China Stresses Ties With New Sri Lankan Government
By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite predictions, Sri Lanka's new government has actively reached out to China.
China’s 'One Belt, One Road' To Where?
By Lucio Blanco Pitlo III
Why do Beijing’s regional trade and transport plans worry so many people?
China Boosts Submarine Fleets for Indian Ocean Allies
By Jack Detsch
China is equipping its allies for the underwater struggle for supremacy in the Indian Ocean.
Is China Moving to Control the Indian Ocean?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, the myth of counter-intervention, scrapping GDP growth targets, and a visit from the Taliban. Friday China links.