China is eyeing a new nest in the Indian Ocean. It is building a 'colony' in Sri Lanka based on the 'Dubai' model. Is this a plan to challenge India's dominance & interests? On Gravitas Plus Palki Sharma decodes the Colombo Port City Project.

Gravitas Plus: A Chinese Colony in India's backyard

Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Saturday affirmed that their government would support and accelerate the development of the Colombo Port City project which was constructed by China.

Sri Lanka promises to accelerate Colombo Port city development

The 'Colombo Port City' will be built on the sea reclamation of 269 acres 62 acres of which will belong to the government of Sri Lanka while the Chinese would hold on lease 116 hectares, the rest will be common public facility areas, Ranawaka said.

Sri Lanka to complete Chinese port city project by mid-2019