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Sri Lanka’s Trade Gap with China Hits Record High, Exceeding US$4 Billion
Imports from Sri Lanka in 2024 barely higher than the worth of durian fruit it imported from Malaysia

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China’s trade surplus with Sri Lanka surged to an all-time high of over US$4 billion (Rs. 1.195 trillion) in 2024, nearly doubling from the previous year and highlighting the growing imbalance in bilateral commerce. According to official data, Sri Lanka exported just US$251.91 million worth of goods to China in 2024 — a 2% decline…