The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka says it is closely following the incident involving the death of a Chinese national following a clash between two groups at the Colombo Port City last night. 

The Chinese Embassy has urged the Sri Lankan police to conduct a thorough investigation to establish the facts as soon as possible and safeguard the personal safety and lawful rights and interests of Chinese citizens. 

The Embassy further reminded Chinese citizens in Sri Lanka to enhance their safety awareness, and in case of emergency, report to the police promptly and contact the Embassy for assistance.

The message comes after the body of a Chinese national reported missing after a clash between two groups at the Colombo Port City, was found in Eheliyagoda today. 

The Chinese national was abducted alongside two other individuals, but the other two were abandoned with injuries and admitted to hospital, while he was reported missing. 

The Police have launched investigations into the incident. (Newswire)

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The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka held a grand reception in Colombo on Wednesday (20), to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. 

Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong attended and addressed the reception, while Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment of Sri Lanka, Upali Pannilage, attended and addressed the reception as the Chief Guest. 

Former President Maithripala Sirisena and President of the Association for Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation, Indrananda Abeysekera, addressed the reception as representatives of former leaders and friendly personages from all sectors of Sri Lanka, respectively. 

According to the Chinese Embassy, over 400 friends attended the reception, including former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, General Secretary of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, Tilvin Silva, Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunil Gamage, former Speaker Mahinda Abeywardana, and friends from various sectors across the political spectrum of Sri Lanka, diplomats of other countries in Sri Lanka, and representatives of Chinese nationals in Sri Lanka.

Ambassador Qi Zhenhong elaborated in-depth on the significant contributions made by the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, and highlighted the profound importance of both the triumph in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War. Qi Zhenhong called on the international community to cherish and safeguard the hard-won peace and forge ahead firmly on the path of mutual respect, fairness, justice, and win-win cooperation.

In their addresses, Minister Pannilage, former President Sirisena and former Speaker Abeysekera spoke highly of China’s significant historical contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. They praised the Chinese people for their great character—fearing no violence, remaining unyielding, standing united, and pursuing peace. They noted that in the post-war era, the Chinese people have persevered, worked with determination, and engaged in arduous efforts to achieve remarkable developmental accomplishments that have attracted worldwide attention. They called on both Sri Lanka and China, as well as the international community, to jointly uphold international fairness and justice and maintain global peace and prosperity.

The reception also featured a photo exhibition entitled “Remember History, Honour Fallen Heroes, Cherish Peace and Create a Better Future.” Guests frequently paused to carefully view the images, gaining a deeper understanding of the arduous struggles and unimaginably great national sacrifices made by the Chinese people in resisting the Japanese, as well as their significant historical contributions to the ultimate victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. (Newswire)

Full Speech :

Your Excellency Maithripala Sirisena, the 6th President of Sri Lanka,

Hon. Upali Pannilage, Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment,

Mr. Indrananda Abeysekera, President of Association for Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation,

Dear Ministers, Members of Parliament and Members of the diplomatic corps,

Distinguished guests and friends from all walks of life,

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. China will host a series of commemorative activities. Tonight, we gather at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall(BMICH), a witness to the friendship between China and Sri Lanka, to commemorate the great victory of 80 years ago—a triumph that ended immense suffering and rekindled hope for humanity. Together, we remember history, honor fallen heroes, cherish peace, and create a better future.

The truth of history must be remembered. It reminds us thatforgetting is to kill the fallen a second time, while remembering is the most sincere safeguard for peace. The war 80 years ago was a decisive battle between justice and evil, light and darkness, progressives and reactionaries. The torrent of justice, ultimately broke down the ramparts of the mad fascist war machine. Amidst the global catastrophe, the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, marked the beginning of the World Anti-Fascist War, and opened up the main Eastern battlefield. Spanning 14 years, it was known as the battlefield that began the earliest, lasted the longest, saw the fiercest battles to the death, saw the largest deployment of military forces,displayed the grandest scenes of combat, and claimed the highest number of casualties. Suffering over 35 million casualties nationwide, the Chinese people consistently pinned down and combated the main forces of Japanese militarism in its battlefield, annihilating more than 1.5 million Japanese troops, accounting for about 70% of Japan’s total military casualties in World War II. This victory not only played a decisive role in the ultimate defeat of the Japanese aggressors, but also provided crucial support to other battlefronts across the world, making asignificant historical contribution to the final victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. Every nameless martyr’s tomb on the soil of China is a cornerstone of the victory in the World’s War against Fascism. Every inch of blood-soaked mountains and rivers bears the mark of those who gave their lives for righteousness. And every name that has faded into silence is a shining sword of light, cutting through the darkness.

The chimes of history echo without end. They enlighten us that peace has never been a natural gift from history, but rather a precious fruit nurtured by humanity through reason, courage, and consensus. 80 years have passed, and the smoke of war has long since dissipated. However, the world today remains deeply turbulent. Power politics and Cold War mentality still linger like ghosts, and the shadow of regional conflicts continues to threaten the hard-earned peace. We remember history not to perpetuate the chains of hatred, but to forever cut off the evil roots that once dragged humanity into the abyss, and to welcome the dawn of true light.

The lessons of history are still fresh. They warn us that militarism will not bring lasting peace. Whether in a cold war, a hot war, a tariff war, or a technology war, there will be no winners. Hegemonism and the law of the jungle where the strong prey on the weak must not be allowed to return. Faced with new circumstances and challenges, the authority and core role of the United Nations can only be strengthened, not weakened. The purposes and principles of the UN Charter have never become outdated. On the contrary, they have become even more important. At this moment, only a profound consciousness grounded in the lessons of history can anchor our course and prevent humanity from falling back into the cycle of darknessand wars.

The mirror of history illuminates the future. It provides guidance to humanity, allowing us to stand on the foundations of history,and work together to forge a bright future of peace and prosperity. China and Sri Lanka share a time-honored friendship, and the ancient Silk Road has long bound us together. We are now working hand in hand to promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. From the progress of the Hambantota Port to the rise of the Colombo Port City, and from infrastructure connectivity to the deepening of cultural exchanges, we are jointly writing a vivid chapter in the building of a China-Sri Lanka community with a shared future through concrete actions. This epic new chapter of cooperation is the most vibrant tribute to history, the most solid foundation for peace, and will surely paint an even brighter picture for the future of Sri Lanka.

The memory of history shall never fade. It is a beacon, bearing the scars of blood and fire, illuminating the journey toward dignity and coexistence. Let us pledge together: we must not allow the tragedy of history to repeat itself! With commemoration as our clarion call and cooperation as the vessel that carries us forward, let us jointly serve as guardians of historical memory, partners in development and revitalization, and defenders of international fairness and justice. We will cherish and safeguard the hard-won peace and forge ahead firmly on the path of mutual respect, fairness, justice, and win-win cooperation.

From the Great Wall of China to the Sigiriya Lion Rock in Sri Lanka, let the faith in peace stand like an eternal rock, and let the fruits of development benefit all our descendants!

Thank you!

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The Chinese Government has decided to provide further financial aid of approximately Rs. 400 million to Sri Lanka for flood relief.

The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka announced that the Chinese Government is to provide a batch of Emergency Humanitarian Materials.

The Embassy added that this was in addition to a recent Emergency Assistance of approximately Rs.30 million in cash that was handed over to the President of Sri Lanka. (Newswire)

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The Chinese Embassy in Colombo has advised Chinese nationals visiting Sri Lanka to abide by the nation’s laws and regulations. 

Taking to Twitter, the Chinese Embassy said; “All Chinese citizens who come to Sri Lanka for business, work, study and tourism should strictly abide by Sri Lankan laws and regulations, and respect local religious and cultural customs.”

The warning comes after a Chinese national was recently reported to have attempted to enter Sri Lanka using a forged passport.

Commenting on the matter, the Chinese Embassy said that the case was under investigation.

A Chinese national was detained after attempting to enter Sri Lanka with a forged passport last week (17). The man had arrived in Sri Lanka along with a fellow Chinese national and an Egyptian. 

Upon being detected with a forged passport, the Chinese national is said to have behaved in an unruly manner resulting in Immigration and Emigration officials at the Katunayake Airport detaining him.

However, the group was released, on the directives of the  State Minister of Urban Development and Housing Arundika Fernando, who had claimed that the Chinese national in question was a foreign investor.

The State Minister is reported to have made a written request from the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration to allow the Chinese passenger to enter the country, stating that he had visited Sri Lanka to invest in housing projects which are under the purview of his ministry.

Addressing the matter, Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles told the media recently that the government is to initiate action against the Chinese national and that further action will be taken with the consultation of the Chinese Embassy in Colombo.

Following necessary investigations, Minister of Public Security, Tiran Alles yesterday ordered officials of the Department of Immigration and Emigration to deport the Chinese National. (NewsWire)

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