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"They do not affect the security and economic interests of any country and should not be obstructed by any third party," he said. "The marine scientific research activities of the Yuan Wang-5 ship are consistent with international law and international customary practice," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin.
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India has expressed apprehensions about the possibility of the vessel's tracking systems attempting to snoop on Indian defence installations. It further said no rotation of personnel would take place during the port call. However, Sri Lanka eventually granted the port access to the vessel on the condition that it would keep the Automatic Identification System (AIS) switched on within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Sri Lanka and no scientific research to be conducted in Sri Lankan waters. The ship was originally scheduled to arrive at the port on August 11 but Sri Lanka had asked China to defer the visit amidst India's concern over the vessel's presence in its neighbourhood.
The vessel will be docked at the port till August 22 for replenishment. The ballistic missile and satellite tracking ship docked on Tuesday at the strategically important Hambantota port, which China has leased from the Sri Lankan government.
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