Sri Lankan Parliament Approves Highly Disputed Port City Bill

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Sri Lankan Parliament on Thursday approved the controversial Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill, with the government saying the Chinese-backed project would bring in investment and boost the island-nation’s economy. The vote was taken after a two-day debate on it. The Opposition parties alleged the bill would lead to the creation of a Chinese colony in Sri Lanka, reports News 18.

Approval

The 225-member Parliament approved the bill 148-59. The bill presented to the Parliament undermined...

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