In a recent address, President Wickremesinghe defended the Chinese-built Hambantota port but pledged to address India’s security concerns. Sri Lanka has referred to the Yuan Wang 5 as a ...

Asked about the Hambantota port, he said dredging is now underway to deepen the breakwater of the Hambantota port by one more metre.

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) began maintenance dredging this month in order to restore the harbour’s original depth. The operation, undertaken by HIP to ensure the continued safe navigation ...

Notably, China acquired control over Sri Lanka’s Hambantota Port after the island nation’s debt default. Beijing has reportedly stationed vessels including a 25,000-tonne satellite and missile ...

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) received its first vehicle shipment today (27) following the lifting of import restrictions. The MV Jupiter Leader, operated by NYK Lanka (PVT) Ltd, arrived at ...

Notably, China built the Hambantota Port in Sri Lanka and has acquired 65 percent of the port’s stakes for 35 years.