China responds to spy ship activity in Indian Ocean
China has described a visit by a spy ship to the Maldives as justified "research activity" as tensions with India escalated over the vessel. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said that the Xiang Yang Hong 3'smission was peaceful, but experts suspect it is to gather intelligence.…
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