Chinese research vessel heads to Maldives, could concern India
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinese-research-vessel-heads-maldives-could-concern-india-2024-01-22/ In recent developments, China has sent a research vessel to the Maldives. These vessels are highly advanced mobile research stations and are dual-use. The information gathered by the vessels can be used for civilian and military purposes, including the deployment of submarines. This raises a concern for India, as previously the Indian government viewed this move as problematic, as… Read more »