AFP – Sri Lanka granted port access yesterday for a controversial Chinese research vessel despite neighbouring India’s concerns that it could spy on New Delhi’s military installations, officials said. The Yuan Wang 5 is described as a research and survey vessel by international shipping and analytics sites, but according to Indian media it is a […]
The Yuan Wang 5 was originally due to call at Sri Lanka's Chinese-run Hambantota port earlier this month but Colombo had asked Beijing to indefinitely defer the visit.
The Yuan Wang 5 was originally due to call at Sri Lanka's Chinese-run Hambantota port earliet this month, only for Colombo to ask Beijing to indefinitely defer the visit.
A questionable ship named Hippo Spirit, carrying the consignment of Chinese organic fertiliser, has made several attempts to enter Sri Lankan waters despite r
A questionable ship named Hippo Spirit, carrying the consignment of Chinese organic fertiliser, has made several attempts to enter Sri Lankan waters despite r