COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan authorities have arrested 31 Chinese nationals who were suspiciously lodging in the Kandy and Ethul Kotte areas.According to police reports, one woman was among those apprehended at a hotel in the Aniwatte area of Kandy. Investigations are underway to determine if...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy Sail Training Warship ‘PO LANG’ arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (08th October 2024).The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.‘PO LANG’ is a 86-meter-long Sail T...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended his congratulations to Sri Lanka’s newly elected President, Anura Dissanayake. The Chinese Embassy said that this significant moment heralds a new chapter in the bilateral relations between China and Sri Lanka, promising to foster de...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The trio of Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy warships—"HE FEI," "WUZHISHAN," "QILIANSHAN"— as well as Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mumbai departed Sri Lanka after a successful formal visit that began on 26th August. Before their departure, the Chinese warships conducted a Pa...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Three Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy warships; "HE FEI", "WUZHISHAN" and "QILIANSHAN" arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (26th August 2024). The visiting ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.The "HE F...