How China won over local agency to shackle Sri Lanka using port city
In early June, US President Joe Biden, under an executive order, essentially blacklisted Chinese firms by prohibiting US investments in certain Chinese firms that “undermine the security or democratic values of the United States and our allies”.
Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
(Asanga Abeyagoonasekera is a geopolitical analyst and author of Conundrum of an Island [2021]. This commentary was initially published by ORF New Delhi)
In early June, US President Joe Biden, under an executive order, essentially blacklisted Chinese firms by prohibiting US investments in certain Chinese firms that undermine the security or democratic values of the United States and our allies .
How China won over local agency to shackle Sri Lanka using a port city
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China always wanted to set up a strong base in Sri Lanka, India’s southern neighbour. Doing so would give it two advantages. First, it will be a direct challenge to India’s naval superiority in the Indian Ocean region. Second, China will gain a foothold in a critical commercial seaway and will be in a better position to secure its maritime trade of crude oil.