China (Bilateral / State Commercial)

China Exim Bank & China Development Bank (CDB)

RESTRUCTURED

China is Sri Lanka's largest single bilateral creditor, having funded major transport, energy, and maritime infrastructure projects from 2006 to 2020.

Outstanding Exposure$7.4 B(Rs. 2,232 B)

Share of External Debt16.8%

Interest Rate Range2.0% - 6.5% (Concessional & Commercial mix)

Maturity Window2026 - 2042

Financed Infrastructure Projects & Credit Facilities

Southern Expressway

Norochcholai Coal Power Plant

Hambantota Port Phase I & II

Mattala Rajapaksa Airport

Colombo Outer Circular Highway

Official Verification Data Source

Ministry of Finance Public Debt Bulletin 2025Verified against Central Bank Annual Reports & Department of External Resources.

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