Five projects in the Sri Lankan president's home town of Polonnaruwa are to be given to Chinese companies, despite the government's previous announcement of competitive bids, the Sunday Times reported.
A memorandum of understanding between the two countries was signed in April for projects including drinking water supply, infrastructure and an agro-econonomic centre, the paper added.
The projects will be funded by Chinese loans, dependent on Chinese companies, workers and goods being recruited.
The move, led by Mr Sirisena's office, is reminiscent of the former president Mahinda Rajapaksa's development of his hometown, Hambantota.
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A memorandum of understanding between the two countries was signed in April for projects including drinking water supply, infrastructure and an agro-econonomic centre, the paper added.
The projects will be funded by Chinese loans, dependent on Chinese companies, workers and goods being recruited.
The move, led by Mr Sirisena's office, is reminiscent of the former president Mahinda Rajapaksa's development of his hometown, Hambantota.
See more here.