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On the 9th, protests broke out in Coronapo, the capital of Sri Lanka. A large number of demonstrators have been rushed into the presidential official residence, presidential office area and the President's palace. According to local media reports, more than 30 people were injured in protests.

President Sri Lanka said he would resign

According to Sri Lanka media reports on the evening of the 9th, President Rajapaksa has informed Speaker Abdardner that he will resign as president on July 13. Earlier that day, the Sri Lankan Prime Minister's office issued a statement saying that Prime Minister Vicramaxinha was willing to resign.

On the afternoon of the 9th, Vikra Marinha asked to hold an emergency party meeting to discuss the current situation and seek solutions. According to the opposition member Dislva, most political party leaders demanded that the president and the Prime Minister resigned immediately and set up an interim government participating in each party as soon as possible.

China Embassy in Sri Lanka

Reminder in Sri Lanka to strengthen safety precautions

On the 9th, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka reminded Chinese citizens to pay close attention to the local security situation. Do not participate and watch any protests, comply with local laws and regulations, increase their vigilance, pay attention to safety, strengthen prevention, reduce communication, keep communication smoothly, timely timely, timely communication, timely time Follow the reminder of the embassy notice. In case of emergency, please call the police in time and contact the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka for assistance.

Sri Lanka emergency help phone number:

Police (nation): (+94) 118, 119

Police (Colombo): (+94) 112433333, 112322485

Tourism Police (Colombo): (+94) 112421070

Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Hotline (24 hours):+86-10-12308+86-10-59913991

Consular protection and assistance telephone number of the Consulate in Sri Lanka Embassy: (+94) 112676033

Source: CCTV Finance (ID: cctvyscj), CCTV News (ID: cctvnewscenter)

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