Secrets of the $4.5B Deal: Sri Lanka’s China Gamble
Sri Lanka’s stunning collapse in 2022 shocked the world—bankruptcy, hunger, protests, and chaos… Yet from the ruins emerged a game-changing $4.5 billion oil deal with China that could reshape the future of the Indian Ocean… India, once Sri Lanka’s closest partner, was left behind, sparking fierce rivalry and geopolitical tension… This video uncovers the hidden truth behind Sri Lanka’s oil reserves, China’s Belt and Road strategy, and India’s missteps that allowed Beijing to tighten its grip… We’ll explore debt traps, secret oil fields, survival versus sovereignty, and what this gamble means for the balance of power in Asia… From Hambantota Port to the untapped 155 billion barrels beneath Sri Lanka’s waters, the stakes are massive… Is this partnership salvation—or a trap? Watch till the end for the full story…
📚 References (APA Style)
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