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Title: CHINESE DIPLOMACY OF BILATERAL RELATIONS: ANANALYSIS OF CHINA- SRI LANKA RELATIONS
Authors: JINIL JOHN
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JINIL JOHN Research Scholar Department of Political Science Kerala University, 695581
MLA 8 JOHN, JINIL. "CHINESE DIPLOMACY OF BILATERAL RELATIONS: ANANALYSIS OF CHINA- SRI LANKA RELATIONS." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 9, no. 2, Feb. 2024, pp. 423-4
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ABSTRACT: To comprehend the dynamics and character of modern bilateral inter actions, one must study their historical context. To comprehend the dynamics and character of modern bilateral interactions, one must study their historical context. This paper examines the evolution of the China –Sri Lanka relationship since ancient times in four parts. The first section deals with the nature of the relationship in the ancient period, followed by the developments in the postindependent period of Sri Lanka that occurred with the arrival of UNP (United National Party) in power and their formulation of foreign policy which determined the initial attitude of independent Sri Lanka towards China. It was observed that the initial stage of Sri Lanka's foreign policy is deeply rooted in anti-China sentiments due to the legacies of British colonial rule. However, the mutually beneficial Rubber Rice Deal between China and Sri Lanka paved the way for the melting of anti-China feelings among SriLankan officials. Domestic political development along with the arrival of SLFP (Sri Lankan Freedom Party) into power and their pro-China attitude helped to strengthen the relationships between the countries. Chinese investment and aid policies towards Sri Lanka are vital factors in the relationship.

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