List of theaters built by China as aid

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The construction of theaters, opera houses, and other cultural facilities by China as gifts to foreign countries is a part of China's foreign aid program. [1] In a white paper published by China in 2009 on its aid projects in the area of civil construction, the building of cultural facilities is one of the types identified among a total of 2,025 projects stated as built by a Chinese grant or no-interest loan to the recipient country. [1]

Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre in Sri Lanka Nelum Pokuna (Lotus Pond) Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre.JPG
Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre in Sri Lanka

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