Military Observation Room 20090506: UK Newspaper Report - China Plans to Build a Military Base in Sri Lanka
Host: Dong Jiayao
Guest: Ma Dingsheng
Introduction: According to the UK's The Times, China is undertaking large-scale construction at the port of Hambantota in southern Sri Lanka, preparing to establish an overseas military foothold. In return for the support from the Sri Lankan government, which has received arms supplies and diplomatic aid from China, China is helping to combat the "Tamil Tigers" rebel group within its borders.