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China

Sri Lanka to establish a new Consulate General in Guangzhou, China

Wed, 2012-01-25 01:19 — editor

The Government of the People’s Republic of China has given concurrence to Sri Lanka to set up a new Consulate General in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province of Southern China.

Democratic India, different from China, Google argues

Tue, 2012-01-17 02:25 — editor

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

Google India, which along with 20 websites is facing criminal case for allegedly hosting objectionable materials, on Monday told the Delhi High Court that blocking them was not an option as democratic India is not a "totalitarian" regime like China.

Year of the Dragon is a year for baby-boomers in China

Mon, 2012-01-16 01:37 — editor

By: Tharany Rajasingham

The number of expecting mothers is record high in China in the year of the Dragon. According to the Chinese calendar the year of the Dragon falls on the 23rd of January (according to Gregorian calendar) this year.

With US-Pak relations deteriorating, China plans military bases in Pakistan

Wed, 2012-01-11 01:30 — editor

Daya Gamage – Asian Tribune Foreign News Desk

China is planning a military base in Pakistan, the India Today reported, citing a secret report prepared by the government’s joint intelligence committee.

Dalai Lama on way to attend Global Buddhist meet in Delhi

Wed, 2011-11-30 01:11 — editor

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

Despite strong objections from China, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, left Dharamshala today to address the Global Buddhist Congregation in New Delhi on November 30.

Sri Lanka enters into a US$500 million BOT agreement with China Merchants Holdings

Wed, 2011-08-17 00:26 — editor

Sri Lanka entered into a BOT agreement with China Merchants Holdings (International) Co., Ltd, a listed flagship company of China Merchants Group on 12th August 2011.

China to support Sri Lanka at the international level

Fri, 2011-08-12 00:20 — editor

By Muditha Gamage in Colombo

Visiting Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa had a bilateral meeting with Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao yesterday at the Prime Minister's residence in Beijing.

Foreign Studies University of China grants a Honorary Doctorate to President Mahinda Rajapaksa

Thu, 2011-08-11 15:27 — editor

A.A.M.Nizam

President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who is on a 4 day official visit to China, declared open the new Sri Lanka Research Centre at the Foreign Studies University in Beijing this morning.

Fresh setback to Gaddafi: China in touch with Libyan rebels

Sat, 2011-06-04 00:03 — editor

From R. Vasudevan---Reporting from New Delhi

China made its first confirmed contact with Libyan rebels in the latest diplomatic setback for Muammar Gaddafi, and France said on Friday it was working with those close to the tough ruler to persuade him to leave power.

Strengthening bonds with the Women of China

Wed, 2011-03-23 03:22 — editor

First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa stated that the women of Sri Lanka and China have worked together and co-operated on many endeavors in implementing initiatives taken for the advancement of women of the two countries.

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