One reason for Rajapaksa’s potential victory is his deep pockets; another is that he can probably count on support from China, having allowed the construction of ports and other facilities for the People’s Liberation Army during his presidency. But the key to his fortunes has been his effort to stoke the fears of the majority Sinhalese.
拉贾帕克萨之所以有望获胜，一个原因是他有钱；另一个原因是他有希望获得中国的支持——在他就任总统期间，中国被允许在斯里兰卡建设港口和其他军用设施。但他成功的关键是煽动主体民族僧伽罗人的恐惧。