Sri Lanka is a strategic pivot country of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and a founding member of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). In May 2017, Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister of Sri Lankan visited China and attended the first Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.

December28,2019

Friday marks the 68th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Sri Lanka. Jinith De Silva, president of the Sri Lanka China Society, shared his perspectives on bilateral ties.

February08,2025

The "Tea for Harmony: YAJI 2025 China-Sri Lanka Cultural Gala" was held in Colombo from May 20 to May 21.

May23,2025

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena attended a groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday to launch the construction of a China-Sri Lanka friendship hospital in Polonnaruwa in north central Sri Lanka.

July23,2018

This report presents briefs on Sri Lanka's goods trade and China-Sri Lanka bilateral trade in 2019 which can be used as reference for institutions, researchers and others interested in international trade.

April14,2021

Sri Lanka's trade continued to grow in 2017, with a total amount of 32.8 billion U.S.dollars, up 10.4 percent compared with 2016 according to the county’s customs. Of which, the exports were 11.46 billion U.S.dollars, up 12.3 percent, and imports were 21.34 billion U.S.dollars, up 9.5 percent. The trade deficit was 9.87 billion U.S.dollars, up 6.4 percent.

May14,2019

In the first half of 2018, Sri Lanka's trade in goods had rebounded. According to Sri Lankan Customs, the import and export of Sri Lanka's goods was 16.92 billion U.S. dollars, an increase of 7.3 percent over the same period of 2017. Among them, exports were 5.63 billion U.S. dollars, an increase of 0.9 percent; imports were 11.29 billion U.S. dollars, an increase of 10.7 percent. The trade deficit was 5.65 billion U.S. dollars, an increase of 22.7 percent.

August06,2019

The Chinese Food Carnival was held here on Wednesday night, attracting over 200 guests from both China and Sri Lanka.

December06,2024

The handover included emergency supplies ranging from tents and beds to generators and water pumps.

August06,2025

The China Cultural Center in Sri Lanka on Wednesday unveiled its library at a ceremony held in Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital.

November07,2025

Sri Lanka will join as a Special Partner Country for the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) scheduled for Sept. 17-21 in Nanning, capital city of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the expo secretariat confirmed on Wednesday.

July24,2025

Sri Lankan Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has reaffirmed the nation's commitment to expanding its energy partnership with China, describing China as a "close friend" and outlining ambitious plans for collaboration across petroleum and renewable energy projects.

May20,2025

Sri Lanka received a shipment of school uniform fabric from China on Tuesday, which is part of a larger grant to supply uniform materials benefiting Sri Lankan school children in 2026.

January14,2026

China is willing to work with Sri Lanka to promote a strategic cooperative partnership based on sincere mutual assistance and a lasting friendship, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Saturday when meeting his Sri Lankan counterpart Vijitha Herath.

July13,2025

Members of the Chinese community in Sri Lanka, together with local Sri Lankan guests, gathered here on Monday evening to feel the vibe of Chinese New Year at a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka.

February11,2026

The opening gala of the 2026 "Happy Chinese New Year" cultural events in Sri Lanka was held Tuesday at Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo, marking the beginning of a series of celebrations ahead of the traditional Chinese holiday.

January29,2026