China "Research Vessel" Docks In Maldives Amid Strained India Ties
Amid strained ties between India and the Maldives, a Chinese vessel has entered the waters of the island nation and docked in Male. The Xiang Yang Hong 03 is classified as a 'research' vessel which maps the floor of Indian Ocean. The Indian Navy has pointed out that mapping of the seabed can enable submarine operations in the geopolitically-significant Indian Ocean Region. Watch Left Right and Centre.
