In a rapid response to catastrophic flooding and landslides unleashed by Cyclone Ditwah, China has initiated a comprehensive humanitarian assistance program for Sri Lanka. The devastating storm has resulted in significant loss of life and widespread destruction of property across the island nation.
The Chinese Embassy in Colombo announced that immediate financial support has been dispatched through the Red Cross Society of China, which has provided $100,000 in emergency cash assistance to its Sri Lankan counterpart. Simultaneously, additional relief materials from the Chinese government are currently en route to the disaster-stricken regions.
Beyond governmental channels, China’s private sector and diaspora community have mobilized substantial resources. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Overseas Chinese Association in Sri Lanka have launched coordinated donation campaigns, successfully raising approximately 10 million Sri Lankan Rupees (equivalent to $32,501) to support affected communities.
In an official statement released Monday, the Chinese Embassy expressed confidence in Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts: “We are confident that under the firm leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and with the collective support of the international community, the valiant Sri Lankan people will undoubtedly overcome the disaster, stand united in solidarity and rebuild their homes in the near future.”
Through social media platform X, the embassy further conveyed China’s heartfelt condolences to victims and sincere sympathies to bereaved families and those affected by the floods. The message emphasized China’s ongoing commitment: “China’s assistance and support to Sri Lanka on the way. China’s solidarity and support for the Government and the people of Sri Lanka.”
The timely intervention demonstrates China’s commitment to international disaster response and underscores the strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations during times of crisis.