Chinese companies keen to invest in the North: Chinese Ambassador

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NORTH (Daily Mirror) - Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong who visited the northern province for the second time said Chinese enterprises are keen to invest in the north.

The Chinese embassy said the ambassador made his second visit to donate 5,000 boxes of dry rations worth Rs. 37.5 million under the Faxian Charity Project to needy families in Jaffna, Vavunia, Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi, and Mannar.

Ten donation ceremonies were held in district secretariats, Buddhist temples, Hindu kovil, and church, benefiting a large number of local people.

Ambassador Qi Zhenhong, “China and Sri Lanka enjoy a longstanding traditional friendship which has withstood the test of the time. No matter what difficulty and challenge our Sri Lankan friends encounter, China has stood and will always stand firmly with you and provide assistance to the best of our capability.

By emphasizing the friendly relations of the two countries, Ambassador Qi further mentioned that the Chinese government has promised to donate Rs. 150 million to the Northern Province to buy food rations, fishing nets, and to build housing units.

“Love rises above differences in race and belief, and kindness transcends boundaries and borders. China’s friendly policy to Sri Lanka treats all people equally regardless of their ethnicity, faith, or region. Whether you are Sinhalese, Tamil, Buddhist or Muslim, China is always your good brother, good partner, and

He said, “President Wickremesinghe paid a successful visit to China, reaching an agreement with President Xi Jinping to facilitate the export of Sri Lankan seafood to China. China is the second largest economy with a huge market. We look forward to importing more seafood from Sri Lanka instead of exporting them to you. Chinese enterprises are interested in investing in the Northern Province and I hope you will welcome and support them,” he said.

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Geo Poly Tricks Wednesday, 08 November 2023 02:39 PM

Will India now start doing charity in Hambantota and even port city? We see USA investing in the West container terminal. If we can drag Australia and Japan also to join the bandwagon it will a lot of charity for the citizens!

Suhada malli Wednesday, 08 November 2023 02:45 PM

China should set up an Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Plant in Hambantota to serve the African and European markets. And may be even some Asian countries.

Suhada malli Wednesday, 08 November 2023 02:53 PM

Invest in a fresh fruits, vegetables, sea food and live pet fish exporting venture together with a state of the art cold storage warehousing complex and packaging plants. Allow a direct cargo flight from China to Point Pedro and Batticaloa airports to airlift fresh produce.

Fred Wednesday, 08 November 2023 03:24 PM

So many suitors which one will SL choose. Judging by Sri Lanka's actions in the past probably everyone. So we could have China in the North and India in the South and US in between. As for Australia they will have to be a little more innovative and go for the land Down Under which is from where they come meaning the mining sector in SL. With nothing to do for Sri Lankans they can migrate to better parts. Sounds a fantasy probably what is happening.

Chryshan Wednesday, 08 November 2023 03:30 PM

We and India knows your interest in projects in North. Now that you have investments in down south keep it there without annoying India.

Sokrates Wednesday, 08 November 2023 03:38 PM

China is only Sri Lanka's friend as long as it pays its debts on time with the exploitative interest and allows Chinese spy ships to enter the ports. A barbaric dictatorship that imprisons and kills millions of an ethnic minority in concentration camps, threatens to occupy a free democracy, and occupies a free country (Tibet) against all international law can never be called a friend of Sri Lanka. China spends millions to make other countries dependent on it, even though there are many poor people like rural residents and internal migrant workers who are starving in their own country.

Julian p Fernando Thursday, 09 November 2023 05:47 PM

Absolutely right l live in Texas U.S.A lots of Chinese migrants try to come u.s.a at the Mexican border going through lots of hardship China second largest economy WHY?

Dam Wednesday, 08 November 2023 04:12 PM

Oh NORTH Simply they want to get closer to India Not because they really want to help us

Gamini Wednesday, 08 November 2023 04:53 PM

This will be the end of North. The only reason they want to invest in North is because it is closer to India

Premalal Perera Wednesday, 08 November 2023 04:57 PM

China will only have its own interest at heart. When they decide to invest they will make a due diligence to check the corruption index of the country. Then they will go in and devastate it. Like what they did to us. I hope the Northern politicians will have some love for their region.

Buddhist Wednesday, 08 November 2023 05:11 PM

If Sri Lanka wants to avoid another drop of Parippu from the air by India, please do not be stupid enough to allow China to invest in the North and the East.

Under employed Jaffna youth. Wednesday, 08 November 2023 05:13 PM

North has NO FACTORIES. That is why Tamils migrate towards the west. Buy houses in Colpetty, Bambalapity, Wellawatte and Mt.Lavinia. Make Jaffna airport into a high standard airport with a long runway and establish a factory to cater for about 10,000 residents.

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