Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka

中国驻斯里兰卡大使馆
Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Sri Lanka
ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ මහජන චීන සමූහාණ්ඩුවේ තානාපති කාර්යාලය
இலங்கையில் சீன மக்கள் குடியரசின் தூதரகம்

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FM Wang Yi Announced China’s Follow-up Actions to Implement GGI

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FM Wang Yi: Turn the GGI from Blueprint into Reality

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Xiong’an New Area in Hebei—a millennial project for China’s development and a new path for modern governance—has risen from the ground in just nine years, transforming into a true city of the future. 🌆

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Ambassador Wei Huaxiang met the family members of Hon. R.G. Senanayake, former Minister of Trade and Commerce, who signed the Rubber-Rice Pact in 1952 with China. Will never forget our old friends. May the traditional friendship between our two countries be passed down from generation to generation!

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Delighted to witness the fruitful conclusion of the Undergraduate Seminar 2026 on "Sri Lanka and the Belt and Road Initiative-Building Synergies for Sustainable Development"!
Warmest congratulations to all bright young participants! Youth represents the future of China-Sri Lanka friendship and sustainable cooperation. Keep shining and building bridges together! #ChinaSriLanka

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China held a gathering in Beijing on Thursday to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March.

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2026 marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March, a legendary military maneuver led by the Communist Party of China in the 1930s. Ninety years on, the spirit of the Long March lives on.

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🇨🇳🤝🇱🇰A warm visit to Kandy: Ambassador Wei Huaxiang visited the girls’ school on 16 October, joined classroom chats and shared stationery and smiles.😊

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Day 1 of the BRISL Undergraduate Seminar 2026 is Successfully Concluded!
Undergrads from the University of Colombo, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, and University of Kelaniya joined the Seminar for deep-dive sessions on "Sri Lanka and the Belt and Road Initiative-Building Synergies for Sustainable Development."
Students also visited Huawei Technologies Lanka and Port City Colombo, gaining first-hand insights into digital innovation, infrastructure, and investment shaping Sri Lanka's future.
Youth are the future of China-Sri Lanka friendship and cooperation. Looking forward to another productive session on Day 2! @BRI_SL

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Ambassador Wei Huaxiang Calls on Founder of Sri Chandananda Buddhist College and Visits the College

On October 17, Ambassador Wei Huaxiang called on Most Venerable Doctor Godagama Mangala Nayaka Thero, founder of Sri Chandananda Buddhist College, in Kandy. The two sides had friendly exchanges on China-Sri Lanka Buddhist cultural exchanges and educational cooperation. The Thero expressed appreciation to the Chinese side for providing scholarship support through the Yunnan Provincial Government Scholarship program, noting that six outstanding students from the College will pursue undergraduate studies at Yunnan University of Science and Technology under the scholarship this year. During his stay in Kandy, Ambassador Wei also visited the College's Girls' and Boys' Schools, interacted with teachers and students, and presented stationery packs to the students. Ms. Ji Lili, Counsellor for Cultural and Educational Affairs, and Ven. Godagama Dhammakiththi Thero, Principal of Sri Chandananda Buddhist College, attended the events.

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On October 16, Ambassador Wei Huaxiang visited Kandy and called on Chief Prelate of the Asgiriya Chapter Most Ven. Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Mahanayake Thero and Chief Prelate of the Malwatta Chapter Most Ven. Thibbotuwawe Sri Sumangala Mahanayake Thero. The two sides had extensive and in-depth exchanges on China-Sri Lanka Buddhist cultural exchanges and bilateral people-to-people cooperation. Ms. Ji Lili, Counsellor for Cultural and Educational Affairs, attended the meeting.

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Warm congratulations on the complete success of the seminar!

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We are pleased to announce the Undergraduate Seminar 2026: “Sri Lanka and the Belt and Road Initiative - Building Synergies for Sustainable Development.”

Taking place on 19-20 October 2026 at Amari Colombo, this invitation-only seminar will bring together invited undergraduate students to explore how connectivity, investment, technology and international cooperation relate to Sri Lanka’s development and opportunities for young people.

We look forward to welcoming the invited participants for two days of learning and discussion.

#BRI #SriLanka #SustainableDevelopment #Youth

[Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka @ChinaEmbSL]

On October 15, the official unveiling ceremony of Sri Lanka's Renminbi Clearing Bank was held in Colombo.
The establishment of the RMB Clearing Bank is a pragmatic choice to serve bilateral economic and trade exchanges，a timely move to support Sri Lanka's economic recovery and also a vivid practice in building the China-Sri Lanka community with a shared future.🇨🇳🇱🇰

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Nice meeting. Long live China and Sri Lanka friendship!

[Wimal Weerawansa @weerawansa_w]

🇨🇳 🇱🇰 High-Level Meeting Between the Newly Appointed Chinese Ambassador and NFF Leader Wimal Weerawansa

Pursuant to a special invitation extended by HE Wei Huaxiang, the newly appointed Ambassador of China to Sri Lanka, a bilateral meeting was held yesterday (Oct 9) at the Chinese Embassy between the Ambassador and Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, Leader of the National Freedom Front (NFF).

During the discussion, both parties exchanged constructive views regarding the current political landscape in Sri Lanka, as well as the historic and enduring bilateral relations between the two nations.

Dr. Supun Anuruddha Jayasinghe, Member of the Political Bureau of the NFF, also participated in the meeting.

Media Unit
National Freedom Front
10th October 2026

#SriLanka #China #Diplomacy #LKR #NFF #wimalweerawasansa

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Chinese FM Wang Yi highlighted #CICA role in fostering peace, security and stability across #Asia at the 7th CICA Summit.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended the opening ceremony of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the #CantonFair, and delivered a keynote speech.
🔷#China is committed to promoting the continuous integration and common growth of its domestic market and the international market, and building an open world economy.
🔷China is willing to import more high-quality products, especially high-value-added products, and hopes that more countries will work with China in the same direction, lift restrictions and actively promote the optimized and balanced development of trade.
🔷China will always be a trustworthy and reliable good friend of developing countries, and is willing to join hands with the vast number of developing countries on the journey to modernization.

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Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival at the Confucius Institute at the University of Colombo with an unforgettable moment of performances, cultural presentations, and hands-on activities! 🏮🥮
Students explored rich festival cultural traditions, made new friends, and embraced the true spirit of togetherness under the moon.🌕

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On 14 October, H.E. Ambassador Wei Huaxiang paid a call on Hon. Anil Jayantha Fernando, Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning of Sri Lanka. They held an in-depth and friendly discussion on various China Aid projects in Sri Lanka, efforts to advance the signing of the China–Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement, investment cooperation, and other related matters. Counsellor Tang Yandi, in charge of economic and commercial affairs, also attended the meeting.

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On October 14, H.E. Ambassador Wei Huaxiang paid a courtesy call on Hon. Eranga Weeraratne, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy of Sri Lanka.
China stands ready to strengthen practical cooperation with Sri Lanka in the digital economy, promote its healthy and responsible development, and deliver greater benefits to the peoples of both countries.🇨🇳🇱🇰