AKD’s visit to China  

January 6, 2025 – January 19, 2025 | Vol.15, #02 & 03 Event: From January 14 to 17, 2025, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) undertook his first state visit to China in response to an invitation extended by the Chinese President Xi Jinping.[1][2][3] Analysis Sinhala print and TV media predominantly framed the visit as a positive step towards strengthening Sri Lanka’s diplomatic and economic ties with China. Meanwhile, a segment of social media commentary carried views critical of the president on superficial grounds.   The analysis…