Mincing no words, the Indian high commission to Sri Lanka on Saturday gave an earful to Chinese envoy to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong, pointing to his recent remarks as "violation of basic diplomatic etiquette" which "may be a personal trait or reflecting a larger national attitude". The Chinese ambassador had written in 'Sri Lankan Guardian' and said that Sri Lanka "overcome aggression from its northern neighbour 17 times" in an apparent taunt to New Delhi.
Even as Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has requested China to restructure its debt amid a severe economic crisis and shrinking foreign reserves, Beij
Approving a foreign vessel’s port call at Hambantota or any other port for replenishment is a decision for the Sri Lankan government and is completely within its sovereignty, and all the scientific research activities of the “Yuan Wang 5” comply with international law and common international practice, said Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong, after the research vessel arrived at the Sri Lankan port last week.
A Chinese survey ship docked this week at the Hambantota port, built with Chinese loans. Some worry the ship's arrival may signal the start of militarization of Chinese infrastructure in Sri Lanka.
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