In a significant move, the Sri Lankan Cabinet has provided the green light for China's energy giant, Sinopec, to establish a new petroleum refinery plant at the strategic Hambantota port.

China's Sinopec cleared to build $4.5 billion refinery at Sri Lanka's Hambantota port

Sri Lanka's Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva spoke to WION on Hambantota and Colombo ports, investments by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in the country, and more.

Exclusive: Hambantota port with China can't be used for war, Sri Lankan minister Nimal Siripala de Silva

China is continuing its expansionist policies in the Greater Pacific region. A Chinese state company has reportedly bagged the multi-million dollar contract to redevelop an international port in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands.

China continues its expansionist policies, to redevelop Solomon Islands port

The Chinese 'spy ship' Yuan Wang 5 docked at Sri Lanka's southern Hambantota Port on Tuesday amid snooping concerns expressed by India.

Chinese 'spy' ship docks at Sri Lanka's Hambantota port; New Delhi raise concerns

After a U-turn from Sri Lanka, a Chinese ship was allowed to dock at the Hambantota port today. The ship is believed to be operated by the PLA. Can the vessel spy on Indian assets? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Chinese vessel in Hambantota reports to the PLA

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Chinese ship docks at Sri Lanka's Hambantota port

WION Dispatch: Chinese 'spy ship' Yuan Wang 5 docks at Sri Lanka port despite Indian concern

According to reports the Harbour Master for the Hambantota Port has said that no vessel can enter the port without its permission. This comes after Sri Lanka's foreign ministry last week asked Beijing to defer the arrival of Chinese ballistic missile and satellite tracking ship Yuan Wang 5.

No entry for Chinese ship at Hambantota port

Miffed over Sri Lanka deferring the visit of the Chinese spy vessel, Yuan Wang 5, China, without mentioning India, said that the security concerns raised over the vessel are "senseless", adding that cooperation between Colombo and Beijing "does not target third country".

China miffed over deferment of spy vessel's visit, calls security concerns 'senseless'

Last week was quite dramatic as Colombo careful balanced ties with China while placating India's concern over the visit of the Chinese spy vessel, Yuan Wang 5. The vessel was expected to dock at Hambantota port on August 11 but was deferred after India raised the matter with Sri Lanka over its security worries.

All in a day: Sri Lanka reaffirmed one China, but blocked spy vessel's visit

In a huge blow to China, Colombo has asked Beijing to postpone its ship's docking at the Hambantota port. The ship is no ordinary one as it is a space satellite tracker.

Sri Lanka urges China to not dock at Hambantota port

According to reports, the Sri Lankan government has asked China to defer the arrival of Yuan Wang 5 ship at Hambantota port. The Chinese space-satellite tracker ship was set to refuel at the Lankan port.

Sri Lanka defers visit of China's satellite tracking ship to Hambantota port

A Chinese research vessel’s impending visit to Sri Lanka has sparked security alarm in India, with the officials raising concern that the ship might be used for spying on third countries.

India raises concern over Chinese vessel’s proposed visit to Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port: Report

Sri Lanka announced Tuesday the first large-scale Chinese investment in manufacturing in the country, a $300-million tyre factory near a strategic deep-sea port.

Sri Lanka gets $300 million Chinese factory near key port

From the Gwadar port in Pakistan to the Hambantota port in Sri Lanka and investments in Bangladesh and Myanmar - China has tried to enricle India with its string of pearls strategy.

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Gravitas: Rajapaksas, Sri Lanka, China, Hambantota, contradictions

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Gravitas: Gotabaya Rajapaksa Attempts To Balance Ties Between India & China

Gotabaya Rajapaksa's Term As President Promises To An Eventful One With Plenty Of Challenges & Opportunities.

Gravitas: Challenges & Opportunities Before SL President Gotabaya

Sri Lanka Is Critical To India's Maritime Strategy.

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The stratregic Hambantota port goes to China. China gets contract for colombo port city project. It's funding the multi-billion dollar project. Colombo port gets largest F.D.I in lankan history. Watch this video to know more.

Sri Lanka is on a selling spree

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Saturday that the security and operations of the strategic Hambantota port are managed by his country and not by other nations.

Hambantota port's security not in foreign hands: Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe

In December 2016, China and Bangladesh entered into agreements to expand their relationship under the grandiose Chinese geopolitical economic corridor the OBOR (One Belt One Road) program also called the BRI (Belt and Road Initiative) which aims to connect Asian nations through Chinese sponsored infrastructure projects, billed by China watchers as a 21st century `Silk Road`.

Bangladesh's Payra shipping port could fall into Chinese hands

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