Their fears grew this week, when a Chinese survey ship docked at Hambantota. Sri Lanka and China call it a scientific research vessel, which will stay through Aug. 22 to resupply.

A team from Disneyland will be visiting Hambantota to discuss setting up South Asia’s first Disneyland. Also, Diana Gamage, State Tourism Minister, Sri Lanka, is gearing up to discuss the USD 18 ...

Sri Lanka ’s prime minister said on Wednesday that China has pledged to develop the island nation’s strategic deep seaport and the capital’s airport after talks with his counterpart in Beijing.