Despite the growing concern over Sri Lanka's increasing militarisation, and the numerous human rights cases of abuse committed by the Sri Lankan military, China continues to bankroll the institution and has granted Rs 5 million to develop the National Cadet Corps (NCC).
The donation was presented by the Defence Attaché of the Chinese Embassy in Colombo, Senior Colonel Wan Dong to Sri Lanka's war crimes accused Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne.
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