In this episode, we bring you an exclusive interview with Sarath Lal Kumara, the author of a groundbreaking new book on the enigmatic Chinese leader, Xi Jinping. Guest: Moderator: Sujeewa Manage Podcast hosted by Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC). Get ready to explore the pages of Sarath’s latest book, as we unveil the complexities of […]
Podcast: China-Sri Lanka Friendship Dynamics
In this episode, join us as we delve into the evolving dynamics of the friendship between China and Sri Lanka. Our guests bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Guests: Moderator: Sujeewa Manage Leading the conversation and guiding us through this important discussion. Podcast hosted by Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC). Join […]
Chinese foreign minister meets Sri Lankan counterpart
(Xinhua) — Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang met with Ali Sabry, Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Beijing on Sunday. Qin said China and Sri Lanka have respected and supported each other since establishing diplomatic ties, setting a good example of friendly exchanges and win-win cooperation between countries of different sizes. […]
Chinese Cultural Performance Makes a Triumphant Return to Sri Lanka after 3-Year Hiatus
Sri Lanka witnessed an awe-inspiring spectacle as the Chinese cultural performance made a triumphant return to the country after a three-year hiatus caused by the global pandemic. On Friday evening (26 May), a grand joint performance took place at the prestigious Nelum Pokuna, a national landmark gifted by China, featuring renowned performing troupes from Yunnan, […]
China sees progress in IP cooperation with BRI countries
(Xinhua) — China has seen steady progress in exchanges and cooperation in intellectual property (IP) with countries along the routes of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the country’s top IP regulator said Monday. A total of 115 BRI countries filed applications for 253,000 patents over the past decade in China, with an average annual […]
Sri Lanka sees increase in tourism earnings in first quarter
Sri Lanka has seen an increase from tourism earnings with around 530 million U.S. dollars being received in the first three months of 2023, according to the latest data from the country’s central bank. Sri Lanka earned 198.1 million dollars in March, bringing tourism earnings in the first quarter to 529.8 million dollars, the data […]
China-aided outpatient building project handed over to Sri Lanka
(Xinhua) — The outpatient building project of Sri Lanka’s National Hospital, a leading hospital in the country, built with Chinese assistance was handed over to Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong and Sri Lankan Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella representing the two sides signed the handover documents and attended a ceremony to celebrate […]
Sino-Lanka Relationship: From thatched shacks to brick houses
by Hu Wei A month ago, I paid a short but productive visit to the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, bringing to the students of two local schools and residents of two villages rice, stationery, fuel and solar street lampsdonated by China, and having a good talk with the Hon. Governor Anuradha Yahampath and local […]
Global cooperation key for overcoming challenges
Global cooperation must be strengthened to overcome the escalating challenges that the world faces in reaching the goals of common development and prosperity, experts said at a webinar. Countries should also let go of ideological prejudices to form stronger solidarity in tackling the unprecedented difficulties, they said. The webinar, themed Global Development and Win-Win Cooperation, […]
Ambassador Lin Songtian Appreciates the Service of SLCJF
We are ready to work together with Sri Lanka’s brothers and sisters to translate our traditional friendship into more benefits to our two countries and two peoples I am writing this letter of appreciation for your kind invitation and warm hospitality during my visit and stay in Sri Lanka, Ambassador Lin Songtian, President of CPAFFC […]