-- In 1952, Sri Lanka and China sign a trade agreement on
rubber and rice.
-- On Feb. 7, 1957, China and Sri Lanka establish diplomatic
relations. Since then, the two countries have maintained friendly
relations.
-- In 1957, Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai visits Sri Lanka.
-- In 1961, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mme Bandaranaike visits
China.
-- In 1964, Premier Zhou pays the second visit to Sri Lanka.
-- In 1972, Prime Minister Bandaranaike visits China.
-- In 1984, Sri Lanka's President J. R. Jayewardene visits
China.
-- In 1990, Chinese Premier Li Peng visits Sri Lanka.
-- In 2001, Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji visits Sri Lanka.
-- In 2001, China's investment in Sri Lanka totals 13 million
US dollars.