Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka declares moratorium on research ships for a year amid Indian concerns over Chinese vessels
China has been trying to expand its influence in Sri Lanka, which is located on one of the world's busiest shipping routes in what India considers part of its strategic backyard. Beijing was once widely seen as having an upper hand with its free-flowing loans and infrastructure investments. But Sri Lanka's economic collapse in 2022 provided an opportunity for India as New Delhi stepped in with massive financial and material assistance.
Source: indiatimes.com
