Chinese navy vessel arrives at Sri Lanka port to security concerns from India
by Vincent Ni and agencies from World news | The Guardian on (#62JVG)
Yuan Wang 5 is officially described as a scientific research ship' but India suspects it has military functions
A Chinese navy vessel has arrived at a southern Sri Lankan port that Beijing leases from the government, prompting renewed security fears from India.
On Tuesday morning, the Yuan Wang 5 sailed into the Hambantota port, which was built by Beijing, and was welcomed by senior Sri Lankan and Chinese officials in a traditional ceremony that involved red carpet and a massive banner that read: Hello Sri Lanka, Long Live Sri Lanka-China Friendship."
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