China-Sri Lanka Cooperation: News & Discussions

[MultaniGuy]

When sandwiched between 2 military super powers, one cannot be picky. The biggest mistake was to separate from China which is now the most important economic pillar.

Do you think Mongolia will be part of CHina again?

 

[Beast]

When sandwiched between 2 military super powers, one cannot be picky. The biggest mistake was to separate from China which is now the most important economic pillar.

The uncouth Outer Mongolian shall count themselves lucky PLA never enter to cleanse them out when they support anti-Chinese neo nazi movement and assault Chinese citizen in Mongolia.

Do you think Mongolia will be part of CHina again?

Most Outer Mongolian are brainwashed by western and old Russian propaganda of evil Chinese. So by asking this question is unfair and irrelevant. Chinese government are slowly changing that by supporting activities that bring out the best of Chinese alliance. If you ask those Outer Mongolia who been to inner Mongolia and been to China. They will have a much positive view of China and think CCP is a great leadership to lead a country towards advancement and progression.

 

[Godman]

Contrary to what certain Indians say China is far from the source of Sri Lanka's debt problems. Sri Lanka only owes 8 Billion USD to China and these loans can be repaid. China has already agreed to invest in several debt fueled projects that failed and revive them.
Large amount of the debt problems are from the mismanaged government institutions not from development projects

 

[terranMarine]

Do you think Mongolia will be part of CHina again?

As Beast have said it, it's irrelevant. All i can say is that the Mongolians in Inner Mongolia enjoy a better life and wealth than those living in Outer Mongolia. It's up to the people in Outer Mongolia so yeah the impact of the choice their ancestors made is affecting them profoundly in today's world.

 

[Radio Mirchi]

That's just it. SL is independent sovereign nation. If they want to build airports why are Indians so happy to step in saying it's bad for them,

Its because some Indians are still sympathetic towards them.

 

[cirr]

If our Indian friends are willing and able to offer Sri Lanka a better deal, just do it.

Otherwise, shut up.

 

[Keel]

If our Indian friends are willing and able to offer Sri Lanka a better deal, just do it.

Otherwise, shut up.

Geez, that will surely deprive them of their strongest point
It is a tall order to ask for their compromise

India is a small fry that cannot match China. Bragging about helping Mongolia with a pathetic USD 1 billion loan which ends up not a single cent send. Mongolia in the end has succumbed to Chinese power and obey us.

Modi just make a fool of himself and show what really India power is

http://www.thecitizen.in/index.php/...Mongolia-into-Submission-Friend-India-Watches

No credibility loss here for india and the world should have known very well by now the famous Aesop's fable "The Boy who Cried Wolf" which can easily be applied to that country

 

[rott]

If our Indian friends are willing and able to offer Sri Lanka a better deal, just do it.

Otherwise, shut up.

They can do anything for you, but that.

 

[samsara]

The other thing is back then the corporate mainstream media in unison blamed China post the fall of Rajapaksa. At that time the MSM in chorus kept on running stories for some extended period that China colluded with the corrupt regime in Sri Lanka bankrupted that island nation with the excessive loans, uneconomical projects, bribes, marked-up costs and so on. All the bad things with nothing good That's what I read from the local media tugged the MSM line plus the MSM online sources as well. It's very hard for outsiders living far away to know the real situation within the domestic SL.

Now I learn some realities with threads like this.

In fact the relationships between SL - CN and SL - IN are not necessarily becoming mutually exclusive. Sri Lanka can have a close relationship with China while remains be a close and good neighbor to India. I just don't think it's a mutually exclusive choice.

The title of the article should be "China" instead of "CCP".

After all Song Tao is a minister of China.

Regardless of the title, it's good news for Sri Lanka.

Hope to see lots of progress in Sri Lanka, especially Hambantota Port area.

This article's title gives an impression that this is a PARTY TO PARTY deal instead of G-to-G!

India is a small fry that cannot match China. Bragging about helping Mongolia with a pathetic USD 1 billion loan which ends up not a single cent send. Mongolia in the end has succumbed to Chinese power and obey us.

Modi just make a fool of himself and show what really India power is

http://www.thecitizen.in/index.php/...Mongolia-into-Submission-Friend-India-Watches

A GOOD READ! And funny too

Let say that India could afford to loan out the $1,000,000,000 - $2,000,000,000 to Mongolia, that amount itself won't be adequate to solve the dire problems of Mongolia. And India is not on Mongolia's border, how can India help the sandwiched Mongolia solve its logistic and goods inflow & outflow problems?

Those Khan descendants in charge at Ulaanbaatar were really living under illusion at some point of time. Hopefully now they really repent themselves and regain their clear vision about who really can help and who can merely talk. And try at best to be a good neighbor at least.

I will advise them to look at the map anytime they are confused!

 

[TaiShang]

Sri Lanka wins 'Most Popular Tourism Destination Award' in Guangzhou Fair
Xinhua | Updated: 2017-03-03

[Photo/Xinhua]

Sri Lanka won the "Most Popular Tourism Destination Award" at the Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF) held recently in the southern Chinese city, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement Friday.

Sri Lanka won the prestigious award for the second consecutive year which is a testament to the country's growing popularity among the Chinese travel enthusiasts, the statement said.

China has been Sri Lanka's second largest source market for tourism since 2014.

Nineteen travel and tour agents from Sri Lanka participated in this year's travel fair and a seven-member dance troupe performed traditional dances at the Sri Lanka pavilion.

The volume of visitors to this event has been increasing annually and this has enabled Sri Lanka to gain greater exposure and visibility for its unique destination brand, the Foreign Ministry statement said.

 

[Godman]

Micro Cars-BAIC JV to assemble electric cars
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Dr. Lawrence Perera at the launch.

Sri Lanka’s Micro Cars plans to assemble electric vehicles (EVs) under licence from China’s Beijing Automobile International Corporation (BAIC).

With the rapid growth in demand for Electric Vehicles (EV) in the country, Micro Cars will be venturing into assembling the very, first EV in Sri Lanka with BAIC’s latest Electric Vehicle EC180 EV

“We are now hoping to assemble this car in Sri Lanka as we see a demand for this segment,” said Dr. Lawrence Perera, Chairman of Micro Holdings. Dr. Perera aims to embrace the Sri Lankan industry with a unique and a personalised experience with innovative products with an attractive price tag.

Launched in December 2016 EC 180 EV in already on the streets of China since January 2017. Simultaneously EC 180 EV was unveiled at the Ceylon Motor Show recently along with the X25 and D20 Sedan.

EC 180 EV will be equipped with a “Ternary Lithium Battery” that has a capacity of 20.3 kWh, the ability to go on slow charge and also comes with a charging kit and charger unit. On a full charge the car could run up to 156 kilometers,which is in par with the latest EVs available in the island.

BAIC, a Fortune 500 company established in 1958, has made its way to the shores of Sri Lanka with the launch of two of their highest selling Car models X25 SUV, D20 Sedan along with their very New Electric (EV) Car Model EC 180 .

Today The BAIC Group is ranked at 160 in the Fortune Global 500, and has a comprehensive portfolio of products ranging from passenger cars to commercial vehicles.

Introducing their most iconic compact SUV, the X25 exhibits youthfulness and vibrancy with an impressive exterior and a long list of high-end options ranging from high-performance all- aluminum engine, Aisin second-generation automatic transmission, multifunction steering, high-quality 6-way sound system, rain-sensing wipers and push start to name a few.

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/170305/bu...baic-jv-to-assemble-electric-cars-231233.html


They already assemble/Import many non-Electric vehicles from China

http://www.microcars.lk/new-arrivals.php

 

[Godman]

They also assemble Geely Pandas and Yutong Buses in here

 

[ahojunk]

Sri Lanka won the prestigious award for the second consecutive year which is a testament to the country's growing popularity among the Chinese travel enthusiasts, the statement said.

Sri Lanka must be a worthwhile place to visit as it has won this award for the second consecutive year.

@Gibbs , @Godman , @HeinzG

Any places you would recommend to tourists visiting Sri Lanka?

 

[HeinzG]

Sri Lanka must be a worthwhile place to visit as it has won this award for the second consecutive year.

@Gibbs , @Godman , @HeinzG

Any places you would recommend to tourists visiting Sri Lanka?

There are lots of places located around the island for the tourists to visit. It all depends upon the taste of the visitors. Mainly Southern & Eastern beaches, National forests and heritage sites gets the most attention. Also there are some off the beaten path adventures if one craves for it.

Sri Lanka wins 'Most Popular Tourism Destination Award' in Guangzhou Fair
Xinhua | Updated: 2017-03-03

[Photo/Xinhua]

Sri Lanka won the "Most Popular Tourism Destination Award" at the Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF) held recently in the southern Chinese city, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement Friday.

Sri Lanka won the prestigious award for the second consecutive year which is a testament to the country's growing popularity among the Chinese travel enthusiasts, the statement said.

China has been Sri Lanka's second largest source market for tourism since 2014.

Nineteen travel and tour agents from Sri Lanka participated in this year's travel fair and a seven-member dance troupe performed traditional dances at the Sri Lanka pavilion.

The volume of visitors to this event has been increasing annually and this has enabled Sri Lanka to gain greater exposure and visibility for its unique destination brand, the Foreign Ministry statement said.

It's a great news to hear. Sri Lanka should focus more on the lucrative Chinese market to attract more tourist rather than sticking with the traditional Western tourists.

 

[Godman]

Sri Lanka must be a worthwhile place to visit as it has won this award for the second consecutive year.

@Gibbs , @Godman , @HeinzG

Any places you would recommend to tourists visiting Sri Lanka?

Hard to say a single place. I have seen Chinese tourists everywhere from Polonnaruwa

................To galle

The Temple of the Tooth in Central Sri Lanka is a major attraction

Other than that there are Wildlife reserves and National parks. Shopping is still lacking in SL but some Malls are coming up. Souvenirs and other stuff can be bought from any Laksala shop

Here are some recomendations from a Westerner's view but there are mant other places like Bentota