Sri Lanka’s new government on Tuesday (Oct 8) allowed a Chinese navy ship to dock in Colombo, a move likely to raise eyebrows in New Delhi. The move came despite Sri Lanka’s ban on foreign research vessels.

Prez Dissanayake’s ‘balanced approach’ under scrutiny as Colombo welcomes Chinese vessel

Days before India was scheduled to carry out the testing of its 5,000-kilometre Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile, China reportedly deployed a spy ship to Indian waters near the Bay of Bengal.

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In a significant strategic and diplomatic blow to China, Sri Lanka has reportedly imposed a 12-month moratorium on granting permissions to foreign research vessels to operate in its waters.

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In the backdrop of the visit of Chinese spy ship, Sri Lankan foreign minister Ali Sabry has said that Indian "Indian sensitivities will be kept in mind" so that it doesn't lead to any "unpleasantries" for both the countries. Speaking exclusively with our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal from Colombo, FM Sabry said, "Everyone who will be entitled will be known in advance, we will have a known procedure in place so that no one is surprised, so therefore it is important we also have the freedom of navigation in the Indian ocean." The foreign minister lauded New Delhi's role amid the economic crisis his country has been facing pointing to "significant improvement" in the situation. India provided assistance worth 3.8 billion dollars to Sri Lanka to tide over unprecedented economic crisis. FM said," Indian support is very critical to us. India has played a great role in supporting the neighbor in the most difficult time of its history." He also spoke about ties with China, implementation of 13th amendment and Tamil issue, IMF bailout.

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After a U-turn from Sri Lanka, a Chinese ship was allowed to dock at the Hambantota port today. The ship is believed to be operated by the PLA. Can the vessel spy on Indian assets? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Chinese vessel in Hambantota reports to the PLA

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Chinese ship docks at Sri Lanka's Hambantota port

The Chinese 'spy ship' Yuan Wang 5 docked at Sri Lanka's southern Hambantota Port on Tuesday amid snooping concerns expressed by India.

WION Dispatch: Chinese 'spy ship' Yuan Wang 5 docks at Sri Lanka port despite Indian concern

Miffed over Sri Lanka deferring the visit of the Chinese spy vessel, Yuan Wang 5, China, without mentioning India, said that the security concerns raised over the vessel are "senseless", adding that cooperation between Colombo and Beijing "does not target third country".

China miffed over deferment of spy vessel's visit, calls security concerns 'senseless'

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Prez Dissanayake’s ‘balanced approach’ under scrutiny as Colombo welcomes Chinese vessel

China sends research ship to allegedly spy on India's Agni-5 missile launch: Reports

Sri Lanka’s big blow to China: Year-long moratorium on entry of ‘spy ships’

Sri Lanka's FM Ali Sabry on how has the current economic situation been in the country?

Sri Lanka's FM Ali Sabry on how has Russia-Ukraine conflict impacted his country?

Sri Lanka and Indian relationship will go strength to strength: Sri Lanka's FM Ali Sabry

Gravitas: Chinese vessel in Hambantota reports to the PLA

Chinese ship docks at Sri Lanka's Hambantota port

WION Dispatch: Chinese 'spy ship' Yuan Wang 5 docks at Sri Lanka port despite Indian concern

China miffed over deferment of spy vessel's visit, calls security concerns 'senseless'

Chinese spy ship shadows US, Japanese, Indian naval drill in the Western Pacific

Chinese spy ship shadows US, Japanese, Indian naval drill in the Western Pacific