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China’s Expanding Surveillance Footprint In Indian Ocean With 4th Spy Ship — And India’s Strategic Countermove

India’s naval diplomacy at Colombo reflects a proactive approach — meeting influence with influence, presence with presence.

Nov 28, 2025, 20:26 PM IST

With PM Modi In Maldives, Here's How India Reacted To Chinese Vessels' Presence In Indian Ocean

This comes after reports of a Chinese research vessel, suspected to be a surveillance ship, completing a 51-day deployment in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and the Arabian Sea in May this year.

Jul 25, 2025, 22:56 PM IST

'Senseless to pressure': China slams India after Sri Lanka defers docking of Chinese ship

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said that 'relevant parties' must 'stop disturbing' normal exchange between Sri Lanka and China.

Aug 08, 2022, 19:50 PM IST