The Philippines has said such moves were aimed at disrupting supply missions to Filipino soldiers stationed in a naval ship there, which Manila deliberately grounded in 1999 to bolster its maritime claims.
The Chinese vessel Xiang Yang Hong 3 previously arrived in the Maldives in February despite India's concerns about spying. This also comes amid strained ties between India and the Maldives, as President Muizzu has adopted an anti-India policy and is pivoting strongly towards China.
The Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 3 docked on February 23 in Thilafushi, about 7.5 km to the west of Male despite India's concerns over alleged surveillance. The China-friendly Maldives government said the ship won't conduct any research in Maldivian waters.
According to Marine Traffic, a private website keeping a watch on the movement of ships, the highly advanced Chinese ship-- the Chinese ship-- XIANG YANG HONG 03-- is likely to dock at a Male port on February 8.
The Chinese vessel is on its way to Maldives after Muizzu's visit to China, where he signed several agreements with Chinese President Xi Jinping. India has repeatedly raised concerns over Chinese vessels and their use to spy on Indian defence installations.
Sabry said that Sri Lanka will adhere to a Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), over which they have consulted India and other allies.
Colombo : Sri Lanka plans to purchase two cargo vessels at a cost of $70 million from a Chinese company to rejuvenate the oldest state-run shipping company, an official said here Wednesday.The Sri Lankan cabinet
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