Chinese 'research vessel' to arrive in Male amid India-Maldives tensions

Against a backdrop of strained relations between India and the Maldives, a Chinese research vessel has made its way into the waters surrounding the island nation, with plans to dock in its capital, Male. The 4,300-ton Xiang Yang Hong 03, classified as a 'research' vessel, is tasked with mapping the floor of the Indian Ocean.

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