Two Chinese spy ships have been spotted in the Indian Ocean region. Jiang Yang Hong 01 has been seen visiting the Bay of Bengal region, while Jiang Yang Hong 03 has continued its survey work outside the exclusive economic zones of India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Geo-intelligence expert Damien Simon has revealed this on X (formerly Twitter). Let us tell you, in January, Jiang Yang Hong 03 was not allowed to dock in Sri Lanka. After which it was seen going towards Maldives.
Maldives country is also considered a supporter of China. Simon further informed that India has issued a notification for a large no-fly zone over the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean region from March 11-16. Which is pointing towards a possible test. For information, let us tell you that the no-fly zone extends to 3,550 km.
On 22 January, Jiang Yang Hong 03 was seen entering the Indian Ocean region. The ship was asked to visit Male (capital of Maldives) for the purpose of surveying the sea. It was expected to reach Male on 30 January. Sri Lankan authorities initially refused to allow the ship entry into Colombo after India raised security concerns. After which, on 4 February, Jiang Yang Hong 03 started its mission outside the Exclusive Economic Zones of India, Sri Lanka and Maldives. Then an Indian submarine arrived at a port in Colombo, just 250 nautical miles away from the ship. On 22 February, Jiang Yang Hong 03 was once again seen heading towards Male.
After which a notification was recently issued on March 7. It was said that there would be a no-fly zone over the Bay of Bengal from March 11-16. After this, on March 10, Jiang Yang Hong 03 continued its survey work, but Jiang Yang Hong 01 was seen entering the Bay of Bengal area. For your information, let us tell you that this is not the first time that the presence of Chinese ships in the Indian Ocean region coincides with India's notification of no-fly zone.
New Delhi had also raised objections when Beijing sought permission for docking off Male and Colombo for deep-water exploration in the Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka had rejected China's request, despite which the ship was moving towards Maldives. It is noteworthy that after the visit of the President of Maldives to China, the attitude of Jiang Yang Hong 03 towards men has changed. A matter of concern for India is that China can use these so-called research ships for espionage and preparation for future military operations.
Experts believe that these ships are used to collect data about the hydrosphere of the area. This is done through various sensors installed on ships. According to Vice Admiral BS Randhawa (retd), the spy ships can also carry and deploy submarines, underwater drones and long-range sea gliders that can collect data below the sea surface and send it to Chinese sources. Can return to the ship. Worship can be done. He says that China may be interested in the cables laid under the sea. Because cutting water cables during war could be the enemy's motive. Randhawa further said that data is very important for countries that aspire to become global powers.