| ID | 163011 |
| Title Proper | China-Sri Lanka Relations in the Contemporary Era |
| Other Title Information | Challenges for India |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ahmad, Saleem |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In fine, the geo-political significance of the Indian Ocean is one of the major factors for China’s growing influence in the region. Now Beijing’s main objective is to control major ports of the littoral states in the region, because China wants to secure Sea lines of communications for its maritime security and Sri Lanka’s geo-political location provides best opportunity for China to keep watching each and every activity in the Indian Ocean region. |
| `In' analytical Note | World Focus Vol. 40, No.1; Jan 2019: p.64-72 |
| Journal Source | World Focus 2019-01 40, 1 |
| Key Words | China-Sri Lanka Relations ; Challenges for India |