Chinese Ambassador to speak on bilateral trade

Ambassador for China, Yi Xianliang will be the guest speaker at a seminar on 'Bilateral Trade between Sri Lanka and China' organized by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka on Wednesday, August 31 from 3 to 4.30 p.m. at the Chamber auditorium. Commercial Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy, Wang Yingqi will also be present.

Participants will get an opportunity to interact with the Ambassador of China and the officials of the Chinese Embassy at the session. China is the world's second largest economy, largest exporter, and the 2nd largest importer in the world. China is the 14th most valuable export market for Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's exports to China in the recent past show upward trend reaching USD 293.05 million in 2015 from a mere USD 25.64 million in 2006.

Sri Lanka's imports from China have also increased from USD 630.55 million in 2005 to USD 3731.64 million in 2015.