Chinese Shin Yan 6—which India claims it to be a spy vessel—arrived at the Port of Colombo on Wednesday (Oct 25). A spokesperson from the Sri Lanka foreign ministry told AFP news agency that the vessel had been authorised to dock in the city, where a Chinese state-owned company operates a deep-sea container terminal.

Chinese ‘research vessel’ Shin Yan 6 docks at Colombo Port amid India’s security concerns

Echoing India's concerns the United States is learned to have raised concerns about the upcoming visit of the Chinese research ship Shi Yan 6 to Colombo, Sri Lanka which India believes is a surveillance vessel and not a research vessel.

India fears 'Chinese Spy Vessel' in Sri Lanka may raise security issues

Sri Lanka deferred a proposed visit by China's Yuan Wang 5 spy vessel amid growing pressure from India. China responded by indirectly accusing India of 'disturbing' its relations with Sri Lanka. Palki Sharma tells you why it's advantage India for now.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka defers voyage by Chinese spy vessel