China pulls out of key investment in Sri Lanka port logistics venture
When China Merchants pledged the investment in 2023, it was touted as the “first major Foreign Direct Investment” to enter Sri Lanka after the country…
The Hindu reports: When China Merchants pledged the investment in 2023, it was touted as the “first major Foreign Direct Investment” to enter Sri Lanka after the country defaulted on its foreign debt the previous year amid a crushing economic crisis.
This world story centres on Sri Lanka. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include China Merchants, China and Foreign Direct Investment.
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