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The Asian giant – which already has a significant presence in many of India’s neighbours, including Sri Lanka – has been at the forefront of relief efforts here, donating vaccines, personal protective equipment (PPE), face masks and testing kits in efforts that are being called “face mask” diplomacy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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