Politics

Sri Lanka turns to China rather than IMF to avoid default

Relations with US-led multilateral lender strained by past misadventures

October 12, 2020 12:32 JST

Constitutional amendment includes free hand to appoint justices and police chiefs

October 1, 2020 11:48 JST

China-leaning Mahinda Rajapaksa seeks political gains with Modi-style policy

September 19, 2020 19:15 JST

Fewer jobs, cheaper oil and COVID-19 may reduce Filipinos and Pakistanis as well

August 13, 2020 16:37 JST

Government may have to rely on new Chinese loans to avert a macroeconomic crisis

August 11, 2020 03:00 JST

Washington tweets its concern of the strategic island's indebtedness to Beijing

August 8, 2020 20:50 JST

Win may boost ties with Beijing, extending links formed under Mahinda presidency

August 7, 2020 13:40 JST

Officials vow 'infection-free' poll as question of China's influence looms

August 4, 2020 21:20 JST

Coronavirus may push down turnout and give Rajapaksa majority to change constitution

July 27, 2020 14:00 JST

Beijing backs politicians and influential Buddhist leaders, expert says

July 20, 2020 17:39 JST