December 23, Colombo (LNW): A senior Chinese delegation, led by Wang Junzheng, a member of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Secretary of the CPC Committee of the Xizang Autonomous Region, arrived in Sri Lanka earlier today (23).
The group, consisting of 11 officials, touched down at approximately 9.45 a.m. on a SriLankan Airlines flight, according to local reporters. The delegation was formally welcomed at the airport by the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilaka.
In an official post on X (formerly Twitter), the Chinese Embassy in Colombo highlighted that the visit is intended to strengthen friendship between China and Sri Lanka, foster mutual understanding, and expand areas of practical cooperation, including trade, infrastructure, and cultural exchanges.
🇨🇳🇱🇰To promote China-Sri Lanka friendship, deepen mutual understanding and enhance practical cooperation, Hon. Mr. Wang Junzheng, Member of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC) and Secretary of the CPC Committee of Xizang Autonomous Region, will lead a… pic.twitter.com/DUNrzGC57s
— Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka (@ChinaEmbSL) December 21, 2025