Sri Lanka welcomes Chinese spy ship with 2000 sailors despite India’s concerns

• Chinese research ship, Yuan Wang 5, also dubbed as spy ship, has docked in Sri Lanka's Hambantota port despite Indian concerns. Sri Lanka's Foreign Ministry said the ship will be allowed to remain in the Chinese-run port until August 22. The satellite tracking ship has 2000 sailors onboard currently. As per BBC report, the Yuan Wang 5 was given permission to dock on the condition it would not carry out research while in Sri Lankan waters. India had previously voiced concerns that the ship would be used to spy on its activities. Watch this video for more information.