"Sri Lanka's promise is unnecessary because the port is meant for civilian use, and shows that India is interfering in Sri Lanka's affairs," Chu said. "China has no intention to offend India, and the program is good for Sri Lanka's economic development. Sri Lanka's debt-to-GDP currently stands around 75 per cent and 95.4 per cent of all government revenue is currently going towards debt repayment. "Despite a repeated pledge that Chinese investment in the Sri Lankan Hambantota port is normal business, India has remained alert. Further, Sri Lanka offered reassurances over the weekend that Chinese military activity would not be allowed at the port.

Source: Economic Times February 07, 2017 10:30 UTC