Chinese Vessels
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Chinese research vessel found active near Indian waters, operated secretly: Report
India | Jul 11, 2025, 04:55 PM ISTA Chinese research vessel was tracked operating covertly near India's east coast after disabling its AIS, raising concerns over possible undersea surveillance.
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Philippines won't raise South China Sea tensions, won't use water cannons I KNOW WHY
World | May 06, 2024, 03:18 PM ISTThe 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.
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Chinese research ship returns to Maldives despite India's concerns, Male declines to disclose reason
World | Apr 27, 2024, 04:19 PM ISTThe 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.
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Chinese research vessel, over which India raised concerns, departs from Maldives
World | Feb 28, 2024, 11:22 PM ISTThe 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.
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'India keeping close eye on Chinese 'spy' ship in Maldives, will take necessary steps if...: MEA
World | Feb 01, 2024, 05:39 PM ISTAccording 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.
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Muizzu ignores India's concerns as Maldives set to host Chinese research vessel
World | Jan 23, 2024, 12:29 PM ISTThe 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.
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'India's security concerns are important': Sri Lanka says no permission given to Chinese vessel
World | Sep 26, 2023, 11:40 AM ISTSabry said that Sri Lanka will adhere to a Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), over which they have consulted India and other allies.
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Sri Lanka to buy two Chinese vessels for $70 mn
World | Dec 18, 2013, 12:35 PM ISTColombo : 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