Belt and Road Buddhism in Sri Lanka? – The Diplomat
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China is using Buddhist narratives to promote its soft power in Sri Lanka – and bolster its image as a harmonious regional power.
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Lotus Tower: China's “Buddhist way” to navigate geopolitics
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Diplomacy in Bloom-- Beijing Review
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A Buddhist Path: Cultural Diplomacy in China and India – McGill
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Sri Lanka: Background, Reform, Reconciliation, and Geopolitical
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China's Belt and Road Initiative coupled with Buddhist diplomacy
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Journey to the Colombo Lotus Tower How the Lotus Sutra and Mt
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Sri Lanka's Balancing Act Between China and India - Jamestown
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Did China's Belt and Road Initiative destroy Sri Lanka? — Radio
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Lotus Tower shows cultural ties between Sri Lanka, China - China