Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:04pm on 23 Jan 2024,Tuesday International
Maldives has confirmed the arrival of the Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 3 in Male, stating that China made a "diplomatic request" for personnel rotation and replenishment. The island nation emphasized its tradition of welcoming vessels from friendly countries. The Chinese merchant ship is set to dock on February 8, having been previously spotted in the Java Sea. India has expressed concerns over the military use of similar Chinese research vessels, with tensions evident in recent strained ties between India and Maldives. The situation is being closely monitored, following reports by open-source intelligence researchers.
