report in Prothom Alo, Dec 29, 2023Foreign ministry spokesperson Seheli Sebrin has said if India raises an objection to China’s proposed Teesta project, then the government will deal with the issue from a geopolitical perspective. She made the remark at the regular briefing of the ministry today, Sunday. Chinese ambassador Yao Wen on 21 December said, “We’ve already received proposals for some development projects relating to the Teesta river from Bangladesh. We are waiting till…
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report on EconomyNext, Dec 8, 2023 at 6:38 pmSri Lanka will seek more information on foreign ships visiting the island nation, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said, following geopolitical concerns and questions raised over permitting Chinese research ships to dock in the Indian Ocean Island nation’s ports and do surveys. After the visit of two research ships within 14 months, China has sought approval from Sri Lankan authorities for another research ship early next year. India,…
By Maheesha Mudugamuwa in The Sunday Morning, Dec 3, 2023Solar power generation: Unsolicited Chinese proposal to Irrigation Ministry?—* CEB unaware of proposal amidst controversial evaluationAnother unsolicited proposal from a Chinese company to build a floating solar plant on Malwathu Oya is currently under evaluation by the Irrigation Ministry, The Sunday Morning learns. It is reliably learnt that the proposal had been submitted to the ministry last week. When contacted, Irrigation Ministry Secretary U.D.C. Jayalal confirmed…
By Sulochana Ramiah Mohan in Ceylon Today, Nov 25, 2023The challenges faced by Sri Lankan workers abroad, enduring harassment and exploitation, is a common global concern, with paymasters having the upper hand on their hapless workers. Yet, an alarming and unusual trend has emerged with workers facing mistreatment, being denied time for meals and encountering deceit regarding EPF, ETF, and insurance schemes by a particular Chinese company operating near Medawachchiya in the North Central Province.…
report in EconomyNext, Nov 20, 2023 at 8:56 pmSri Lanka is among countries ready to join the second phase of China’s Belt & Road Initiative (BRI), with a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries to be also expedited, according to a discussion between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and a top Chinese official. Wickremesinghe told visiting special envoy of the Chinese President, state councillor Shen Yiqin, that the BRI is expected to make a more…
by Anil Giri in The Kathmandu Post, Nov 12, 2023After six years of dismal progress on projects under the Belt and Road Initiative in Nepal, the Chinese seem to have taken also a regional approach south of the Himalayas to extend Xi Jinping’s flagship connectivity arm. This was apparent in the way the Tibet regional secretary of the Communist Party of China held meetings in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Wang Junzheng, the CPC secretary for Xizang…
by Sahan Tennekoon in Daily Morning, Nov 1, 2023The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (30 October) has granted approval to the joint statement on the establishment of an international organisation for mediation proposed by the Chinese Government. Speaking at the weekly Cabinet media briefing yesterday (31 October), Cabinet Spokesperson Dr. Bandula Gunawardana said that the Cabinet has granted approval to the said statement, considering it as a timely proposal which strengthens cooperation between partners of…
report in The Island, Oct 30, 2023Urban Development and Housing Minister Prasanna Ranatunga has warned that the two housing projects funded by China for the benefit of low income families could be jeopardised over a continuing dispute between the Colombo Municipal Council and the Urban Development Authority (UDA). According to a spokesperson for the Urban Development and Housing Ministry, the Chief Government Whip has directed the CMC and the UDA to resolve their differences soon…
by Dewey Sim in SCMP, Oct 27, 2023All eyes were on high-profile guest Russian President Vladimir Putin when China recently hosted the belt and road forum. However, away from the spotlight, there were others present – rarely seen on the diplomatic stage but vital to Chinese geopolitical and regional interests. One such was Haji Nooruddin Azizi, acting commerce minister of the Taliban, the militant group running Afghanistan and yet to be recognised as a legitimate…
Report in Daily FT, Oct 4, 2023State Minister of Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama’s recent visit to China has resulted in the due attention of the major players in the Chinese business fraternity. The CZK Harui Economy and Trade Development (Beijing) Ltd., held initial discussions during the Minister’s visit to China and within a few weeks the representatives of the company visited Colombo to meet BOI officials. During the meeting, the representative of the company came…
report in Daily Times, Sept 27, 2023Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani and Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zeidang discussed various matters of mutual interest, encompassing bilateral relations, economic collaboration, and coordination. The determination to enhance bilateral cooperation across diverse sectors was reaffirmed, underlining the mutual benefits for both nations during the meeting, said a news release. Furthermore, the meeting underscored the imperative for joint endeavors aimed at promoting peace, prosperity, and development in the region. While extending…