Chinese research ship returns to Maldives despite India’s concerns, Male declines to disclose reason

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Follow us on Image Source : X Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 3 arrived in the Maldives in February. Male: A 4,500-tonne high-tech Chinese research ship, which was docked for a week at the Maldives around two months ago despite India's concerns, has returned to the archipelago nation, according to local media reports. The Maldivian government has not disclosed the reason for the return, but had granted permission for the ship to dock before the first visit. Xiang Yang Hong 03 was docked at the Thilafushi industrial island's harbour on Thursday morning, the Maldivian media reported on Friday. This...