China will donate 100 luxury electric buses to Sri Lanka to reduce environmental pollution caused by fossil fuel consumption. Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong shared this update during a visit to the Chief Prelates of the Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters in Kandy yesterday.

The Ambassador noted that each bus carries a value of 225,000 USD, and the fleet is intended for operation in Kandy, Galle, and Colombo. During his discussions with Most Venerable Tibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Thero and Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero, the envoy emphasized China's commitment to increasing electric vehicle adoption in Sri Lanka.

Beyond transport, the Ambassador highlighted several ongoing support initiatives:

Infrastructure Recovery: Six Chinese experts are currently assessing damaged roads and bridges in Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, and Badulla following the impact of Cyclone Dithwa.

Education Support: China provided 15 million meters of white uniform material for school children this year and established 900 smart classrooms across 500 schools.

Economic Cooperation: The Chinese government continues to work closely with the current administration to stabilise the economy and modernise the national highway system.