Chinese Research vessel Yuan Wang 5 arrives in Sri Lanka
epaselect epa10123738 Port workers prepare to berth the Chinese research and survey vessel 'Yuan Wang 5' at the Hambantota International port in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, 16 August 2022. The Sri Lankan government granted permission for the high-tech Chinese tracking vessel Yuan Wang 5 to dock at the Hambantota International Port for replenishment purposes, despite neighboring India's concerns that it could spy on New Delhi's military installations. The ship is described as a naval vessel used for tracking and supporting satellites. EPA/CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE
