Amid the growing concerns in India about Beijing's increased activity in the Indian Ocean, another Chinese vessel has made its presence in the Sri Lankan port. This is the second vessel to be present in 14 months. According to China, Shiyan 6 is a research vessel which arrived at the Colombo port on Wednesday.

Chinese vessel docks at Colombo port | WION Dispatch

Disguised as conducting scientific examinations in the Indian Ocean, Chinese vessels are presently engaged in extensive surveys across vast regions of the Indian Ocean Region.

China's research vessel in Colombo; Shi Yan 6 arrives at Colombo port

India has shared its concerns with Sri Lanka multiple times on the issue of maritime security. But, still, a new Chinese marine research vessel, Shi Yan 6, is expected to dock at Colombo and Hambantota port in Sri Lanka by October this year AND is likely to stay till November 2023.

Is Sri Lanka veering towards China?

Sri Lanka now allying with India's serious concerns and what would, of course, be viewed in Beijing as a serious num. Sri Lanka's foreign minister Ali Sabry has now underlined that Colombo has not given any permission to a Chinese vessel to dock the Humbunta port adding that India's security concerns are very important to Colombo.

Sri Lanka's FM: Did not give permission to Chinese Vessel to dock

Sources report that a new Chinese Marine research vessel Shi Yan 6 is expected to dock at Colombo.

Marine vessel Shi Yan 6 expected to dock at Columbo port

Sources report that a new Chinese Marine research vessel Shi Yan 6 is expected to dock at Colombo by October this year. Sri Lankan researchers to conduct scientific expeditions.

Chinese vessel prepares to dock to Colombo

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