IndiaNewsWatchSri Lanka allows Chinese research ship to dock as India's security concerns grow
China’s Shi Yan 6 was given permission to dock for replenishment at the port of Colombo, Sri Lanka’s main port, from October 25 to 28, said foreign ministry spokesman Kapila Fonseka.
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Sri Lanka allows Chinese research ship to dock as India's security concerns grow
Chinese research ship Shi Yan 6 docks in Sri Lanka's Colombo port, raising concerns of China's growing influence in the Indian Ocean. Ship given permission to replenish only, no research work to be done. Vessel on 80-day expedition covering 12,000 nautical miles.