China Merchants Port Withdraws from US$392 Million Colombo Port Logistics Project
China Merchants Port Holdings has withdrawn from a proposed US$392 million logistics hub project at the Port of Colombo, with
China’s Sapphire Rush: Is Sri Lanka Giving Away Its Gem Wealth While Foreign Traders Reap the Biggest Profits?
Sri Lanka has long been known as Ratna-Dweepa, the “Island of Gems.” From the legendary blue sapphires of Ratnapura to
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya to Visit China for Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya is scheduled to visit China from October 12 to 15, 2025, to participate in the
Levers of Ideological Control: China’s Contest over Buddhism and Tibet
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has long understood that power over ideas often outlasts power over arms. This means shaping
Ravi Welcomes Asset Growth Among Government Officials
Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party, MP Ravi Karunanayake, commented on the recently disclosed assets and liabilities of
China arrests Tibetan singers and destroys Stupas
July 2025 marked a historic milestone celebrating the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. While the Tibetan
Singapore Faces Ongoing Cyberattacks Allegedly Linked to China
Singapore is currently under sustained cyberattacks targeting critical information infrastructure, allegedly carried out by the cyber-espionage group UNC3886, authorities have
Diplomacy or Coercion? China’s Legal Reach in Sri Lanka
On June 20, 2025, Sri Lanka deported 85 Chinese nationals convicted of cyber-related offenses, an episode that underscores the country’s
The Silencing of a Voice for Tibet: China’s Role in the Suspicious Death of Tulku Hungkar Dorje
In a deeply troubling development that has sent shockwaves through the Tibetan community worldwide, respected religious leader and humanitarian Tulku
Trump Announces New 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports
Washington, D.C. – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose new 25% tariffs on all steel and