Abstract
The Chinese model of development is a grand global strategy for achieving the Chinese dream through existing foreign policy. China - Sri Lanka bilateral relations have proved to be of increasingly prominent regional and global significance. The paper tries to examine the state of the China - Sri Lanka economic relationship in the context of the Chinese model of development. It is a descriptive study based on secondary data gathered from various sources of information. The Chinese model of development holds much appeal to many developing countries. However, this model is facing serious challenges and has become the subject of much debate in the recent past. The China - Sri Lanka relations have existed more than two thousand years because of the Island of Sri Lanka's strategic location on the old shipping lane. Sri Lanka is still considered a vital part of the String of Pearls concept. Hence, China has turned its attention towards Sri Lanka. From the beginning of the 21st century, Sri Lanka and China ratified several agreements on bilateral issues relating to the Belt and Road Initiative and Silk Road project. The recent developments in the China - Sri Lanka relationship have led to the creation of a so-called Chinese Colony in the South Asian region, and it has triggered China - India geopolitical interests in the Indian Ocean region. This paper concludes with the argument that the Sri Lankan Government will have to be receptive and sensitive on these issues, and pay attention to controlling contamination and maintaining diplomatic relations with all for the political stability and economic prosperity of the nation.
Highlights
The relationship between China and Sri Lanka has a very long history
The Chinese development model strategy resulted in many bilateral economic initiatives between China and Sri Lanka, as witnessed by several agreements signed by both countries in the 21st century
Sri Lanka will no doubt be part of China's Belt and Road Initiative as we look at the close relationship between the two countries
Summary
The relationship between China and Sri Lanka has a very long history. It dates back to the fourth century AD, and a Chinese monk Faxian visited Sri Lanka during this period. The Chinese development model strategy resulted in many bilateral economic initiatives between China and Sri Lanka, as witnessed by several agreements signed by both countries in the 21st century. It is called Chinacentric development era in Sri Lanka and prompting many to say that Sri Lanka has become a Chinese colony in the Indian Ocean region. India does not support China's efforts to establish domination in the Indian Ocean region, and it is cautious about establishing Indian dominance in the South Asian region In this context, the paper attempts to explore the state of the China-Sri Lanka economic relationship in the light of the Chinese model of development. It is a qualitative study based on secondary data derived from journal articles, book chapters and reports
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