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Sri Lanka: How Chinese ‘interference in internal affairs’ provoked Tamil MP’s ire
Nsathiyamoorthy •This is the first time that any political leader in the country has made such a charge against China despite Beijing's continual involvement in white elephant projects
Chinese spy ship left Sri Lanka but it portrayed an India plagued by chronic insecurities, anxieties and self-doubt
Sreemoy Talukdar •Helping Sri Lanka in its hour of need, even as a first responder, does not automatically give India the right to dictate terms or call for “punishment” or “lessons” should things not go New Delhi’s way
Firstpost Podcast: Spy ships docked in Sri Lanka
Fp Explainers •Is China responsible for ruining Sri Lanka's economy? Tune in
Chinese spy ship at Hambantota: Why is there a strong pro-China, anti-India lobby in Sri Lanka?
Nsathiyamoorthy •Indians are more peeved at the Sri Lankan reaction than possibly the Chinese action. Why are Sri Lankans so ungrateful to India that provided generous support during the early months of the continuing economic and forex crises
Will the Chinese ship, which has arrived at Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port, spy on India?
Fp Explainers •A Chinese research vessel, Yuan Wang 5, will dock at Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port from 16 August to 22 August. India is worried that ship’s tracking systems might possibly snoop on its installations
Chinese ship arrives in Sri Lanka's Hambantota port despite India, US concerns
•The Yuan Wang 5 was allowed to dock on the condition it will not carry out any research while in Sri Lankan waters, port officials said following consultations with India, the US and China.
Chinese satellite tracking ship docking: Beijing seeks urgent meeting with Sri Lankan authorities post deferment of plan
•The Chinese space and satellite tracking research vessel 'Yuan Wang 5' was scheduled to dock at the Hambantota Port from 11 to 17 Augus
Chinese research vessel to dock at Hambantota port in August: Sri Lankan Army spokesman
•Yuan Wang 5, Chinese spacecraft tracking ship, docking at the Hambantota port, developed largely with Chinese loans, on 11 August for two months, will conduct satellite control and research tracking in the north western part of Indian Ocean
Sri Lankan economic crisis: Socialism kills slowly, but when combined with Chinese debt trap policy it kills surely
Harshil Mehta •The problem in Sri Lanka lies in nationalisation, socialist policies with a mixture of populism, subsidies and freebies, and a controlled economy
Sri Lanka borrowing from cash-king China a post-pandemic reality India must accept
Hassank •All New Delhi can hope for is that next time the Chines comes to collect, Sri Lanka doesn't give up another portion of its sovereign territory, further strengthening the Chinese in India's backyard