COLOMBO (News1st): Y. C. Chang one of the owners of a land area in Mullaitivu which was embroiled in controversy recently clarified his position to News 1st today.

“Politicians scolded me stating that I was a Chinese national. I don’t like that,” he said pointing out that politicians should not use individuals like him to stir problems.

Chang added that he is a Sri Lankan although he bears a Chinese name and that he loves Sri Lanka.

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