24 June–05 July 1972 – State Visit to China
Undertaking a State Visit to China, Mrs Bandaranaike was warmly received by Chinese leader Mao Tsetung, Premier Chou En-lai and senior leaders of the country. In her wide ranging discussions with her counterpart, Mrs Bandaranaike explained the Five Year Plan of her Government. In support of her efforts, the Chinese Government immediately provided Sri Lanka