Port workers with a banner welcoming the 'Yuan Wang 5' to Sri Lanka. EPA
China's research and survey vessel, the Yuan Wang 5, arrives at Hambantota port on August 16, 2022. - A Chinese research vessel entered Sri Lanka's Chinese-run southern port of Hambantota on August 16 despite concerns from India and the US about its activities. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)
This is despite concerns from India and the US about the activities of the vessel, amid allegations that it could be a spy ship. AFP
Workers at Hambantota welcome the 'Yuan Wang 5' with the Chinese and Sri Lankan flags. The ship is described as a naval vessel for tracking and supporting satellites. AFP
Captain Zhang Hongwang of the 'Yuan Wang 5' greets a quayside delegation after disembarking from his vessel at Hambantota. AFP
A Chinese military officer stands on the quay at Hambantota, with the 'Yuan Wang 5' and crew members in the background. AP
'Yuan Wang 5' crew members hold Chinese flags upon arrival at Hambantota port. It had been due to arrive several days earlier, but was apparently delayed due to concerns raised by India. AFP
Port workers with a banner welcoming the 'Yuan Wang 5' to Sri Lanka. EPA
China's research and survey vessel, the Yuan Wang 5, arrives at Hambantota port on August 16, 2022. - A Chinese research vessel entered Sri Lanka's Chinese-run southern port of Hambantota on August 16 despite concerns from India and the US about its activities. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)
This is despite concerns from India and the US about the activities of the vessel, amid allegations that it could be a spy ship. AFP
Workers at Hambantota welcome the 'Yuan Wang 5' with the Chinese and Sri Lankan flags. The ship is described as a naval vessel for tracking and supporting satellites. AFP
Captain Zhang Hongwang of the 'Yuan Wang 5' greets a quayside delegation after disembarking from his vessel at Hambantota. AFP
A Chinese military officer stands on the quay at Hambantota, with the 'Yuan Wang 5' and crew members in the background. AP
'Yuan Wang 5' crew members hold Chinese flags upon arrival at Hambantota port. It had been due to arrive several days earlier, but was apparently delayed due to concerns raised by India. AFP
Port workers with a banner welcoming the 'Yuan Wang 5' to Sri Lanka. EPA
