Monday, 12 January 2015

China says Sri Lanka 'friendship runs deep' despite election

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China says Sri Lanka 'friendship runs deep' despite election
Beijing (AFP) Jan 9, 2015 - China on Friday downplayed the impact of Sri Lanka's presidential election upset, dismissing suggestions that the stunning win by Maithripala Sirisena could shake up Beijing's plans in the Indian Ocean. Sirisena on Thursday ousted longtime president Mahinda Rajapakse, who has relied heavily on Chinese funding for major infrastructure work in his island country. Among the major projects i ... more


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