Posted 11/24/2023, 5:00:00 AM
Cameron Under Fire Over China-Backed Port Speech and Greensill Ties
- Cameron faces fresh questions over paid speeches promoting Chinese-backed port in Sri Lanka, after video emerges of him praising project
- Footage shows Cameron telling Dubai investors he wanted to “correct misapprehensions” about port and quoting Chinese-funded study backing it
- Critics concerned over China getting 99-year lease on port land, fearing it could become military base
- Cameron hasn't disclosed payment amount but denied reports he was paid $210,000
- Also facing scrutiny over perks and payments received while lobbying for Greensill finance firm that collapsed last year