China’s espionage ship 70 knots from India, what is the dragon looking for in the sea of Maldives?
India and China are not only neighboring each other but both are also rivals to each other. Both countries are trying to keep other countries of South Asian region with them. So that along with their strategic power, commercial and diplomatic relations are also deepened. But Maldives, who is involved in South Asian countries, has been going through a period of ups and downs with India for some time. Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu has more inclination like China. Meanwhile, now such a news came from Maldives, due to which India’s concern is being said.
Actually, China’s detective (investigative) ship is looking for something in the sea of Maldives, about 70 knots from India. The arrival of China’s shodhi ship so close to India is being said to be a matter of concern for India. What is the whole matter, understand in this report.
China’s investigative ship in Maldives
There is a ship in China, named Xiang Yang Hong 03. Dragon uses it as an investigative ship. Recently, a report came out in which this claimed dragon’s investigative ship in Maldives stayed for about a month in January 2024. India also expressed concern over the arrival of this ship in Maldives.
Maldives minister discusses maritime research and cooperation from China
The report also claimed that Maldives Fisheries and Ocean Resource Minister Ahmed Shiam was recently on a tour of China. Where he met senior Chinese officials and discussed increasing maritime research and cooperation. However, the Maldives government has not made any special information about these meetings public.
What was the dragon ship looking for in the sea of Maldives
In January 2024, China’s investigative ship Xiang Yang Hong 03 in the sea of Maldives landed to collect chemical and physical data from the sea as well as the fishes of the Indian Ocean. According to the report, there is also a discussion of installing Chinese equipment in the sea of Maldives.
Maldives is just 70 sea miles from Lakshadweep
Maldives is just 70 knots from the Indian Union Territory Lakshadweep. In such a situation, it is a matter of concern for India to arrive and stay for one month. However, there is still a lot to come officially in this whole matter.
China is increasing interfering in South Asian countries
In fact, South Asian countries mainly include India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives and Afghanistan. India lives in the role of Big Brother among all these countries. But China is constantly engaged in drawing India’s neighboring countries into its court.