China: China will give free fuel and ships to Sri Lankan farmers and fishermen, what is the intention of the dragon?

Posted on 28th Nov 2022 by rohit kumar

Sri Lanka is going through a severe economic crisis these days. In such a situation, now China has extended a helping hand. China will now provide free fuel and ships to Sri Lankan farmers and fishermen. According to a report by news agency ANI, China has announced to provide free fuel assistance to more than 12 lakh 32 thousand, 749 farmers in Sri Lanka. At the same time, ships will also be made available to more than 3 thousand 796 fishermen.

 

Tweet of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka

The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka tweeted that in the Maha Season 2022/23 (20L / hectare), 10.6 million to more than 12 lakh 32 thousand, 749 farmers of China, Sri Lanka for the harvesting of 3 lakh 42 thousand 266 hectares of paddy fields Will donate liter diesel. At the same time, fishing boats will be provided to all fishermen below 40 feet (1,000 liters/vessel), more than 3 thousand 796.

 

Why is China showing interest in Sri Lanka?

According to a recent report by Geo-Politics, China is showing interest in Sri Lanka in a big way. Reports suggest that China, a communist nation, is investing in sea cucumber farms in Sri Lanka. Along with this, China also wants to facilitate the export of species from Sri Lanka to China. For information, let us tell you that sea cucumbers are a fish that is very much liked in China, Taiwan, Japan, and Singapore. Sea cucumber is the first choice of Chinese people in terms of food.

 

Farmers are opposing China

According to a Geo-Politics report, Sri Lankan fishermen and farmers are protesting against China for exploiting their marine resources. They fear that these agricultural projects could have a profound impact on their livelihoods. The world knows that China is known for illegally exploiting marine resources. China's desire to become the most powerful in the world is likely to cause huge damage to weak countries like Sri Lanka.

 

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