A Chinese research ship, Shi Yan 6, has been permitted to dock at the port of Colombo in Sri Lanka for replenishment, raising concerns about China’s growing influence in the Indian Ocean, particularly for neighboring India. While the vessel was expected to conduct research with Sri Lankan state institutions, permission was granted only for replenishment, according to the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry. The docking follows a previous visit by a Chinese naval vessel last year. India has been monitoring such developments closely as China seeks to expand its influence in the strategically significant Indian Ocean region.
Sri Lanka Allows Chinese Research Ship to Dock, Raising India’s Security Concerns
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