New Delhi must be watchful but not necessarily too concerned about China angle in Sri Lanka. Colombo has the rationale, reason and space for engaging both.
Final results are yet to be announced but the ruling party candidate, Sajith Premadasa, congratulated former war general, Gotabaya Rajapaksa on winning the election.
While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.
It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.
In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?
BRI’s record so far has not been good. Future investments will be more prudently planned on both sides. China does not have money to throw around, gains nothing from leading recipients into debt traps. More than China’s growing influence, we should worry about our declining attractiveness as a country to engage with. We are losing our own tryst with destiny.
BRI’s record so far has not been good. Future investments will be more prudently planned on both sides. China does not have money to throw around, gains nothing from leading recipients into debt traps. More than China’s growing influence, we should worry about our declining attractiveness as a country to engage with. We are losing our own tryst with destiny.