Kishali Pinto-Jayawardena is a Sri Lankan constitutional lawyer, legal scholar, and journalist specializing in public law, media reform, and judicial independence. A graduate of the University of Colombo and former public interest attorney, she has appeared in landmark cases on freedom of expression and contempt of court. A long-standing legal columnist for the Colombo-based Sunday Times and two-time recipient of the D.R. Wijewardene Award, she continues to shape legal thought and rights advocacy in Sri Lanka and beyond.
Since the beginning of the new era, China’s policy of fostering amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness in neighborhood diplomacy has significantly advanced its relations with neighboring countries. China has reached a
The Chinese Embassy in the Maldives hosted a grand reception on September 30 to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the Mid-Autumn Festival. The event brought together nearly 250 distinguished guests, including
Sri Lanka was struck by severe flooding and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah, leading to road blockages, destruction of homes and loss of life.
China and Sri Lanka first became connected through Buddhism and later through the Maritime Silk Road. The friendship between the two peoples has transcended
Editor’s Note: The following column was originally published in the Sunday Times, a Colombo-based weekly newspaper. The title has been changed for this publication. [Click here to read the original version of
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