Weeks after Sri Lanka banned the entry of any 'spy ship' in its waters, the Maldives has permitted the Chinese ocean research vessel 'Xiang Yang Hong 03' to dock in Male by the end of this month.

The expected arrival of a Chinese research ship in the Maldives this week has escalated tensions between Beijing, Delhi and Male. Officially, the vessel Xiang Yang Hong 3 is there to "make a port ...

During their four-day stay, the ship's crew will engage with the Maldives' Coast Guard (MNDF-CG) in a series of professional interactions. These interactions will focus on enhancing capabilities ...