Yuan Wang 5 visit-a normal activity in Sino-lanka ties: Chinese envoy

● The ship was allowed to be docked on condition that it won’t carry out any research activities in Sri Lankan waters

The Chinese science and research vessel ‘ The Yuan Wang 5’ was berthed in the Hambantota port yesterday after controversy that swirled around it, following India raising security concerns.

The ship was allowed to be docked on condition that it won’t carry out any research activities in Sri Lankan waters.

Also, the Automatic Identification System (AIS) of the ship should be switched on within the Sri Lankan waters.