China silent on details of talks with Sri Lanka as its high-tech vessel set to dock at Hambantota port

China silent on details of talks with Sri Lanka as its high-tech vessel set to dock at Hambantota port

The ship with facilities to track satellites and intercontinental missiles will dock at the Hambantota Port which China has taken for a 99-year lease as a debt swap The ship with facilities to track satellites and intercontinental missiles will dock at the Hambantota Port which China has taken for a 99-year lease as a debt […]

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Explained | Why is the visit of a Chinese vessel to Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port controversial?   

Explained | Why is the visit of a Chinese vessel to Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port controversial?   

What kind of ship is the Yuan Wang 5? Why is its presence in the Indian Ocean a cause of concern for India? What kind of ship is the Yuan Wang 5? Why is its presence in the Indian Ocean a cause of concern for India? The story so far: On August 13, Sri Lanka […]

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Ahead of arrival of Chinese vessel in Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu to scale up security along the coast

Ahead of arrival of Chinese vessel in Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu to scale up security along the coast

Pro-LTTE outfits could stage protests against the neighbouring country for acting against India’s defence interests Pro-LTTE outfits could stage protests against the neighbouring country for acting against India’s defence interests After an alert from the Union government on the scheduled arrival of Yuan Wang 5, a Chinese research vessel at Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port on […]

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Backtracking on denial, Sri Lanka now confirms Chinese vessel’s arrival

Backtracking on denial, Sri Lanka now confirms Chinese vessel’s arrival

The vessel will be in Hambantota from August 11 to 17, mainly for replenishment, including fuel, said a Sri Lankan defence ministry media spokesman The vessel will be in Hambantota from August 11 to 17, mainly for replenishment, including fuel, said a Sri Lankan defence ministry media spokesman Days after denying reports of the scheduled […]

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