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China in Sri Lanka: The Colombo Port Conundrum


Since the return of the Rajapaksa brothers to office as president and prime minister in Sri Lanka, Colombo’s relations with China have improved dramatically. Earlier in the week, the Sri Lankan Parliament decided to postpone a debate on the controversial Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill that was scheduled for the middle of the week. The bill was seen as supporting China’s interests, and tantamount to ceding control over Colombo Port City. It triggered a domestic political storm. Officials reportedly told the media that, “All party leaders in the House agreed that the debate should be rescheduled as the Supreme Court’s determination on the constitutionality of the bill had not yet reached Parliament.” ....

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China in Sri Lanka: The Colombo Port Conundrum


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Since the return of the Rajapaksa brothers to office as president and prime minister in Sri Lanka, Colombo’s relations with China have improved dramatically. Earlier in the week, the Sri Lankan Parliament decided to postpone a debate on the controversial Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill that was scheduled for the middle of the week. The bill was seen as supporting China’s interests, and tantamount to ceding control over Colombo Port City. It triggered a domestic political storm. Officials reportedly told the media that, “All party leaders in the House agreed that the debate should be rescheduled as the Supreme Court’s determination on the constitutionality of the bill had not yet reached Parliament.”   ....

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U.S. bill aimed at countering China aggression set to pass committee stage


U.S. bill aimed at countering China aggression set to pass committee stage
04/21/2021 08:14 PM
The U.S. Capitol Building. CNA file photo
Washington, April 20 (CNA) A draft bill that seeks to boost the United States capability to counter China s aggression on the international stage, including its belligerence against Taiwan, is expected to clear the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday (U.S. time).
Titled the Strategic Competition Act of 2021, the draft bill calls for the U.S. to reassert its leadership within international organizations and other multilateral arenas and to bolster its diplomacy strategy to address the challenges posed by the Chinese government. ....

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U.S. bill aimed at countering China aggression clears committee stage


U.S. bill aimed at countering China aggression clears committee stage
04/22/2021 01:36 AM
CNA file photo
Washington, April 21 (CNA) A draft bill that seeks to boost the United States capability to counter China s aggression on the international stage, including its belligerence against Taiwan, cleared the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday (U.S. time).
Titled the Strategic Competition Act of 2021, the draft bill was passed by an overwhelming vote of 21 to 1. It calls for the U.S. to reassert its leadership within international organizations and other multilateral arenas and to bolster its diplomacy strategy to address the challenges posed by the Chinese government. ....

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