Yuan Wang 5

Chinese spy ship 'Yuan Wang 5' leaves Sri Lanka after controversial visit

On 13 August, Colombo granted the port access to the vessel from 16 to 22August on condition that it will keep the Automatic Identification System switched on within the Exclusive Economic Zone of Sri Lanka and no scientific research to be conducted in Sri Lankan waters

‘India understands’, says Sri Lanka's Harin Fernado as Yuan Wang 5 docks at Hambantota; here's all you need to know

India has been carefully monitoring minutest of development that has an impact on its security and economic interest with the docking of the Chinese vessel. The country has also lodged a complaint with Colombo

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Chinese spy ship at Hambantota: Why is there a strong pro-China, anti-India lobby in Sri Lanka?

Indians are more peeved at the Sri Lankan reaction than possibly the Chinese action. Why are Sri Lankans so ungrateful to India that provided generous support during the early months of the continuing economic and forex crises

Will the Chinese ship, which has arrived at Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port, spy on India?

A Chinese research vessel, Yuan Wang 5, will dock at Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port from 16 August to 22 August. India is worried that ship’s tracking systems might possibly snoop on its installations

India well-equipped to handle challenges from Chinese ship Yuan Wang 5's stay in Sri Lanka: Union Minister

India had expressed its concerns about the dual-use ship Yuan Wang 5, which has the ability to spy on the Indian military establishment in the area.