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Billion-dollar agreement reached despite trade union opposition and protests over security fears, including from India.
From: Inside Story
What is behind China’s purchase of a port in Sri Lanka?
Billion-dollar deal reached over Hambantota port, despite protests over security fears, including from India.
29 Jul 2017
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