Chinese research ship docked at Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port departs after its controversial visit

A high-tech Chinese research ship docked at the strategically important Hambantota port departed from Sri Lankan waters on Monday after a controversial six-day visit.

The ballistic missile and satellite tracking ship 'Yuan Wang 5' ship was originally scheduled to arrive at the Chinese-run port on August 11, 2022 but it was delayed in absence of permission by Sri Lankan authorities following security concerns raised by India.