Sri Lanka has signed a controversial $1.1bn deal, which gives China a majority share in running one of its ports.
Hambantota will likely play a key role in China’s plans to create a 21st century maritime Silk Road, linking East with West.
Al Jazeera’s Minelle Fernandez reports from Colombo.
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