The opposition claims the previous good governance government prevented the Port City region from becoming a Chinese state.
Speaking during a media briefing in Colombo today, Parliamentarian Rajitha Senaratne said the then Mahinda Rajapaksa-led administration handed the Port City region to China on a free-hold.
He said the good governance government however managed to amend the laws and removed the free hold agreement.
MP Rajitha Senaratne claimed that the present administration has now given the Port City land on lease to China along with powers to carry out all administrative activities.
He said through the proposed Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill, the government has proposed to remove 21 laws that are operational in the country at present.
MP Rajitha Senaratne noted that if the bill is approved, such laws will not impact the Chinese entities carrying out activities in the region.
He said this will lead to the formation of Chinese-Eelam.
MP Rajitha Senaratne noted that the government has proposed to establish a Commission to control the entire region.
He said members to the Commission will be appointed solely by the President who will be able to name even foreign nationals to the body.
MP Senaratne added that even persons employed by Chinese firms can been appointed to the Commission by the President.
He said the members of the Commission are likely to fulfil the agenda of the Chinese companies operating in the region, since they will be paid by them.
Parliamentarian Rajitha Senaratne added that Sri Lankans who purchase goods from within the Port City region will be required to pay a special tax when leaving the area, although foreign nationals will not be liable to pay any levies.
MP Senaratne also noted that although all international currencies can be used within the region, the Sri Lankan Rupee cannot be used to pay for goods and services within the Port City according to the new regulations.
He added although the operation of casinos within the Port City region was banned by the good governance government, the present administration has permitted such activities.
MP Rajitha Senaratne also noted despite the previous government allocating a number of spaces to build parks and grounds for the use of locals, the present administration amended such clauses while working according to the interest of Chinese entities.