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Colombo Port City project: Why India is concerned about Chinese involvement in Lanka's SEZ

Jun 06, 2021, 10:54PM ISTSource: TOI.in

The Sri Lankan Parliament recently passed the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill, which gives China absolute control over the ongoing Special Economic Zone (SEZ) project. The Chinese backed project is less than 300 kilometres from Indian coasts and that raises concerns for India's strategic and economic security. Opposition parties in Sri Lanka are concerned about increasing Chinese clout in their country. Times of India spoke to former Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Arun Prakash on the issue and its impact on India's interests. Watch the video for more details.

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