EJP Wednesday, 27 November 2013 06:01 AM

Hi sonali - The intention was to convey that SL must not get into a nasty situation of getting in-between demon and the deep sea. There is no denying the fact Chinese super economy is based on manufacturing and Indians based on IT services. The Global purchase power of these 2 countries are rated next to each other. In India most of the money is spent of the people, democracy, right to information, press freedom even though political system is not that strong, whereas in China they spend more on military and suppress freedom of expression in their own countrymen. China is a big bully remember, their culture and that of south Asians are totally different.SL though free to decide whom to trust...Remember Chinese military presence in future of any sort, will make things worse for SL and India. SL must not get swallowed or divided between the struggle for supremacy between India and China. Indian abstained from CHOGM due to sentiments and domestic compulsions.

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bandara Thursday, 28 November 2013 04:34 AM

It is good to get what ever support from friends. China is a proven friend to Sri Lanka. There is no even slightest stain on Sri Lanka -China friendship fabric in the history.

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Prometheus Wednesday, 27 November 2013 11:53 AM

What pile of nonsense. India spent over $45 billion on defence in Y12. Thats 2.5% of GDP. PRC spent 2% - 2.5% (Official value is even less). Your comment sounds like a GoI Propaganda talk. As far as SL is concerned, India is THE MAIN bully constantly meddling in SL affairs including ruining the last chance for peace in SL. India just couldn't stand SL allying with the US. So India did everything to sabotage it. All hell broke loose because of India.

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EJP Wednesday, 27 November 2013 11:46 AM

NIro...SL must not get played into the hands of China and India, otherwise SL will be declared the battle ground where both China and India - backed by Japan & US who are wary of China will test their muscle power. SL must be a neutral nation, they must gain from both the powers through non-alignment. Proximity of SL is close to India separated by few nautical miles. SL is a seasoned country which will not allow foreign military to take control of its rich resources and territory.

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Pratap Wednesday, 27 November 2013 11:37 AM

In China majority > 50% of the population follow atheism, ie. non-believers of God, Only 8% of the population follow Buddhism.

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Vic Wednesday, 27 November 2013 11:19 AM

And blow up Srilanka as well in the process.

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Unknown Dude Wednesday, 27 November 2013 10:09 AM

'Harry' could be a Sinhalese Bhuddist for all you know. Why can't he say his opinion, its not hurting anybody? Must everyone have the same view point as you? No need flinging insults at me, I don't care so by all means go ahead and waste your time if you choose.

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Yash Wednesday, 27 November 2013 09:09 AM

Niro..... if anything happen like that !! india will make sure to destroy SL from world map.... beware of world 3 Largest standing Army and 4th Super nuclear power.....

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Sonali De Silva Wednesday, 27 November 2013 08:54 AM

No, his either diaspora or Indian. This really hurts. Ouch!!! We know who the bullies are EJP. At least Mahinda is not a sissy bowing to the dictates of a third rate woman minister like the Indian PM.

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Gunasiri Wednesday, 27 November 2013 06:51 AM

Are you a patriotic Lankan???

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Sonali De Silva Wednesday, 27 November 2013 06:32 AM

Isn't that what we get in the country right now? Starting from mobile phones to what not. We got ourselves into this and there is no turning back now. We will have to live with it.

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Chines Food Wednesday, 27 November 2013 05:48 AM

There will be no Stray Dogs on the Roads, No Frogs and Rats

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Haka Haka Wednesday, 27 November 2013 03:38 AM

Australia is the wealthiest and economically developed country in the world. it has no interest in a third world country like SL other than stopping the boats.

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Haka Haka Wednesday, 27 November 2013 03:36 AM

Why would Australia want to take care of a poor third world country like SL?

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Nims Wednesday, 27 November 2013 03:31 AM

Harry FIY, The richest countries at the moment are China, Russia, India, South Africa and Brazil

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Mahinda Wednesday, 27 November 2013 03:05 AM

Now start learning Chinese language.

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Harry Wednesday, 27 November 2013 02:33 AM

India is poor.... Russia has no money to spend in SL... Australia is not strong enough to take care of SL... Then China comes... That's why...you understand?

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