Belt and Road Buddhism in Sri Lanka?

Tabita Rosendal

Belt and Road Buddhism in Sri Lanka?

Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University

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Abstract

China is using Buddhist narratives to promote its soft power in Sri Lanka – and bolster its image as a harmonious regional power.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Diplomat
Publisher	Diplomat
Publication status	Published - 2022 Nov 2

Subject classification (UKÄ)

Political Science (excluding Peace and Conflict Studies)
Other Social Sciences

Free keywords

China
Sri Lanka
Belt and Road Initiative
Buddhism
Diplomacy

Access to Document

https://thediplomat.com/2022/11/belt-and-road-buddhism-in-sri-lanka/Licence: Unspecified

Fragmented Power: Contemporary Chinese Governance Practices of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road
Rosendal, T. (Researcher), O'shea, P. (Supervisor) & Loubere, N. (Supervisor)
2020/09/01 → 2025/06/03
Project: Dissertation

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