China objects as Sri Lanka hosts German research vessel amidst ban

<p>China’s embassy in Colombo has objected to a decision by Sri Lanka authorities to permit a German research vessel to dock on the island amidst a one year ban on foreign research vessels.</p> <p>China’s objections follows a refusal from Sri Lanka authorities to permit a Chinese vessel to dock in Sri Lanka in February. The one-year ban on foreign vessels docking on the island came amidst heavy security concerns from both India and the United States after&nbsp;the visit of two Chinese research vessels.&nbsp;</p> <p>Earlier this month the US released a report detailing China’s potential interest in establishing a military base in a country such as Sri Lanka. China has been reported to be considering establishing a radar base in Dondra Bay, in Sri Lanka's southern most tip, to monitor the Indian Navy as well as UK-US installations on Diego Garcia.</p> <p>Despite these reports, Sri Lanka has rejected the allegations. However, there has been increasing military cooperation between Sri Lanka and China.</p> <blockquote><p> <strong>Read more here:&nbsp;<u><a href="https://www.tamilguardian.com/content/sri-lanka-denies-rumours-potentia…">Sri Lanka denies rumours of a potential Chinese base on its soil - but receives more military equipment</a></u></strong> </p></blockquote> <p>Read more <u><a href="https://economynext.com/china-protests-against-sri-lanka-allowing-germa…">here</a></u>.</p>