SL-China Business Co-operation Council elects new officials for 2025/26 | Daily FT
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“The Sri Lanka China Business Co-operation Council recently held its 26th AGM”
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One web search result explicitly confirms that the Sri Lanka China Business Co-operation Council recently held its 26th AGM. Other results discuss the council generally or a different AGM from 2013.
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— China–Sri Lanka relations (Sinhala: චීන-ශ්රී ලංකා සබඳතා China-Shri Lanka Sabandatha, Tamil: சீனா-இலங்கை உறவுகள், Chinese: 中国－斯里兰卡关系) are the bilateral relations between the People's Republic of China…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China–Sri_Lanka_relations
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China–Sri_Lanka_relations
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— Chinese people in Sri Lanka or Sri Lankan Chinese (Sinhala: ශ්රී ලාංකික චීන; Tamil: இலங்கை சீனர்கள்), are Sri Lankan citizens of full or partial Chinese descent born or raised in Sri Lanka. Most trac…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_people_in_Sri_Lanka
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_people_in_Sri_Lanka
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— SriLankan Airlines is the flag carrier of Sri Lanka and a member airline of the Oneworld airline alliance. It was launched in 1979 as Air Lanka following the termination of operations of the original …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SriLankan_Airlines
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SriLankan_Airlines
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“elected Indika Salgado as its President for 2025/26”
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The election of Indika Salgado as President for 2025/26 is explicitly mentioned in one web search result. Other results for Indika Salgado relate to his role in the Shippers' Council.
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— Battle of the Golds (Also known as Sri Sumangala College - Moratu Maha Vidyalaya Cricket Encounter) is an annual Big Match played between Sri Sumangala College and Moratu Maha Vidyalaya since 1934. It…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Golds_(Panadura_…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Golds_(Panadura_…
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— This is a partial listing of prominent political families in Sri Lanka.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_political_families_in_…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_political_families_in_…
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— Bernadine Rose Senanayake, JP, UM (née Ramanayake; born 5 January 1958), better known as Rosy Senanayake, is a Sri Lankan politician, beauty pageant titleholder and activist currently serving as Presi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosy_Senanayake
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosy_Senanayake
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“the introduction of the Trusted Trader Certification in partnership with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT)”
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Two independent web search results confirm the introduction of the Trusted Trader Certification (TTC) in partnership with the CCPIT.
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— ^ "China trade council asks U.S. to "carefully consider" tech investment ban".Organizations associated with the Chinese Communist Party. United front (China). Technology transfer.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Council_for_the_Promotio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Council_for_the_Promotio…
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— Sri Lanka- China Business Corporation Council (SLCBCC) in partnership with China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Beijing, introduces Trusted Trader Certification (TTC) in Sri …
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ajith-d-perera-b2761637_slcbc…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ajith-d-perera-b2761637_slcbc…
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— The Sri Lanka China Business Cooperation Council (SLCBCC) has launched a new ‘Trusted Trader’ certification, projecting that 150 to 200 Sri Lankan companies will be certified by mid-2026.
https://www.dailymirror.lk/latest-news/New-Sri-Lanka-China-T…
https://www.dailymirror.lk/latest-news/New-Sri-Lanka-China-T…
“the SLCBCC has been awarded VIP status at China’s renowned Canton Fair”
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While one source mentions plans to enhance presence at the Canton Fair, no evidence in the provided results explicitly confirms that the SLCBCC has been awarded 'VIP status'.
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— China–Sri Lanka relations (Sinhala: චීන-ශ්රී ලංකා සබඳතා China-Shri Lanka Sabandatha, Tamil: சீனா-இலங்கை உறவுகள், Chinese: 中国－斯里兰卡关系) are the bilateral relations between the People's Republic of China…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China–Sri_Lanka_relations
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China–Sri_Lanka_relations
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— Chinese people in Sri Lanka or Sri Lankan Chinese (Sinhala: ශ්රී ලාංකික චීන; Tamil: இலங்கை சீனர்கள்), are Sri Lankan citizens of full or partial Chinese descent born or raised in Sri Lanka. Most trac…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_people_in_Sri_Lanka
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_people_in_Sri_Lanka
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— The Sri Lankan economic crisis was an economic crisis in Sri Lanka that began in 2019 and ended in 2024, after a change in government. It was the island country's worst economic crisis since its indep…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lankan_economic_crisis_(20…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lankan_economic_crisis_(20…
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“President – Indika Salgado; Deputy Presidents – Ranjith Laksiri and Arjuna Yatawara; Secretary General – Ajith D. Perera; Honorary Treasurer – Tissa Ruberu; and Assistant Treasurer – Merwyn Gunawardena.”
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The claim lists specific office bearers, but a web search result from Daily FT lists a different leadership team (e.g., Vice Presidents Ranjith Laksiri and Renuka Jayamanne, and Secretary General Arjuna Yatawara), contradicting the roles assigned in the claim.
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— The newly elected leadership team includes: Vice Presidents Ranjith Laksiri and Renuka Jayamanne; Secretary General Arjuna Yatawara and Honorary Treasurer Tissa Ruberu.
https://www.ft.lk/business/Visionary-leadership-to-propel-bi…
https://www.ft.lk/business/Visionary-leadership-to-propel-bi…
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— SLCBCC which was established in May 1994 has grown across the years to be the most influential & prominent business council in Sri Lanka. Our primary objective is to promote and strengthen the bilater…
https://www.slcbcc.lk/about/
https://www.slcbcc.lk/about/
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— Mercantile hockey elects office-bearers at 70th AGM. 22 Apr 2026 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}. The Mercantile Hockey Association marked a significant milestone with the successful hosting of its 70th An…
https://www.dailymirror.lk/print/sports/Mercantile-hockey-el…
https://www.dailymirror.lk/print/sports/Mercantile-hockey-el…
“Executive Committee: Renuka Jayamanne, Kaushal Rajapaksha, Nirmal Fernando, S. Thiruchelvam, Prabath Jayasuriya, Nimal Ratnayake, K. Radhakrishnan, Dilshan Perera, Dinesh Moses, Nishan Perera, Pradeep Pushpakumara and Gayan Prasanna Perera.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of generic articles about home tools and DIY projects, with no mention of the SLCBCC Executive Committee members.
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— Apr 20, 2026 · Discover essential tools everyone should have in their home! From basic hand tools to must-have power tools, this list will help you tackle any DIY project or home repair with confidenc…
https://tooltrip.com/essential-tools-everyone-should-have-in…
https://tooltrip.com/essential-tools-everyone-should-have-in…
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— Apr 3, 2026 · Execute almost any project or home repair with these 50 essential tools from Milwaukee Tool, Bosch, DeWalt, Klein Tools, Husqvarna, and other trusted brands.
https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/tools/reviews/g1760/50…
https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/tools/reviews/g1760/50…
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— Mar 18, 2024 · Discover the 35 essential beginner tools for DIY enthusiasts that you actually need. Find out what the right tools are for basic home renovation projects
https://penniesforafortune.com/beginners-toolkit-essentials/
https://penniesforafortune.com/beginners-toolkit-essentials/
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