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Future China Sri Lanka Relations

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Future China Sri Lanka Relations

Relations between the People’s Republic of China and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka are generally warm. There is a Chinese embassy located in Sri Lanka and a Sri Lankan embassy situated in China.
China Sri Lanka Diplomatic Ties
Sri Lanka was among the first countries to recognize People’s Republic of China. Sri Lanka’s relations with the People’s Republic of China became stronger; since then, the two countries have regularly exchanged high-level visits resulting in a variety of agreements. China has provided Economic, Military and Technical assistance to Sri Lanka. China cooperation with Sri Lanka has reached high economic points with substantial investment from China in Sri Lankan infrastructural expansion, including the noted project in the Sri Lankan port in Hambantota. China and Sri Lanka also share a close military relation, with China supplying a range of modern armaments to the Sri Lankan Defense Force.
China Sri Lanka Friendship
Sri Lanka has an enduring, multi-dimensional and deep-rooted relationship with China. The long-standing ties of friendship between the two countries are underpinned by mutual trust and confidence. A close identity of views and mutuality of interest remain the hallmark of bilateral ties. Sri Lanka has always supported China on all issues of importance to the latter, especially those related to the question of China's sovereignty e.g. Taiwan and Tibet and other sensitive issues. The Chinese leadership has always appreciated Sri Lanka’s steadfast support on issues of their concern. They are also generous in acknowledging the significant role of Sri Lanka in the early 70s, which enabled China to break its isolation from the West and the US. China has always supported Sri Lanka on all issues of importance to the latter, especially those related to the question of Sri Lanka’s Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity. The Sri Lankan leadership has always appreciated China’s steadfast support on issues of their concern.
China Sri Lanka Economic Ties
China Sri Lanka Investment promotion agreement signed in 2007. Chinese company’s investing in special economic zones in Sri Lanka. China’s most popular Huawei Technologies heavily invested in Sri Lanka & all Sri Lankan Telecom company’s has agreements with Huawei Technologies.
China Sri Lanka Tourism promotion agreement signed in 2007. Chinese tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka increased year to year.
China Sri Lanka Development project – The Hambantota Development Zone, which the China will help build, will include an International Container port, a bunkering system, an oil refinery, an International Airport and other facilities. It is expected to cost about US$1 billion and the China are said to be financing more than 85% of the project.
Construction on the first phase of the project is begun and is due to be completed in three years. The entire project is scheduled to be completed in the next 10 years. China Sri Lanka Cooperation on the project in Hambantota, 240 kilometers
South of the Sri Lanka capital, Colombo, into a major transshipment hub. Hambantota Infrastructure will help service hundreds of ships that ply the waters to the south of
Sri Lanka.

China is the largest trading partner of Sri Lanka within the Asian region.
China proposed a Free Trade Agreement with Sri Lanka.
China Sri Lanka FTA will be signed in the Future.

Sri Lanka offered oil exploration block to china. China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) has begun oil exploration work in Sri Lanka.

China constructing two 500MW thermal power plants and a highway in Sri Lanka.
China offered technical assistants to modernize Sri Lanka Railways. Sri Lanka Railway modernizing work begun & China will provide latest railway engines & power sets.

China car companies – China’s FAW car company & SAIC Car Company currently
Negotiating with Board of Investment of Sri Lanka to setup there manufacturing plants
In Sri Lanka. FAW Car Company & SAIC Car Company will export vehicles from Sri Lanka to Latin American counties & to some African countries.
Recently Sri Lanka’s Micro car company & China’s DMC car company began Negotiation to launch a join car project.

From 2007 Sri Lanka trying to launch a Communication satellite but Sri Lanka need financial & technical assistants to launch a Communication satellite so Sri Lanka suffered
Several set backs in the Communication satellite project. Then Sri Lanka requested several Countries to help in Communication satellite project. China replied positively to Sri Lanka request China agreed to provide financial & technical assistants. Currently
Sri Lankan & Chinese officials negotiating an agreement about the Communication satellite project. In the future Sri Lanka will have a Communication satellite supported
By China.

Sri Lanka supported China to get an Observer status in South Asian Association for Regional Corporation (SARRC) (other South Asian countries also supported)
Sri Lanka believes China should be a full time member in South Asian Association for Regional Corporation (SARRC) (other South Asian countries also supporting)

Recently China supported Sri Lanka at UN Security Council. China opposing
Any dissuasion about Sri Lanka at UN Security Council.

China Sri Lanka Defense Ties
The People’s Republic of China’s relationship with Sri Lanka has often been regarded as all weather and time tested. This friendship for both the Asian countries holds great importance and is priceless in terms of common interest. In recent years the friendship has deepened even further and China has several defense treaties with Sri Lanka. China has been a steady source of military equipment and has cooperated with Sri Lanka to modernize and expand the Sri Lanka Defense Force.
China and Sri Lanka maintaining and promoting closer cooperation in the area of Defense. China's defense exports to Sri Lanka have tripled.
China exports ammunition, anti-tank guided missiles, Rocket launchers and shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles. Deep penetration bombs and rockets, mortar ammunition. Night vision devices, artillery armor mortars, security equipment, Tanks, F7G jets, Navel Vessels, radars, communicant equipment and other assistance to Sri Lanka.
China and Sri Lanka has been eager to boost its capabilities for high-tech aerial warfare and restructure and reorient its military’s to respond to the new and emerging challenges of combating insurgents.
China and Sri Lanka also cooperating in the area of military training, exercises.
Recently Sri Lanka Defense Secretary & Sri Lankan military team visited China.
A Chinese senior military officer & Chinese military team expected to visit Sri Lanka this year.
Comments welcome.
 
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Sri Lanka is a beautiful country, I just reserve money for a vacation to Sri Lanka
 
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