Chinese ‘Spy’ Vessel Conducts 51-Day Surveillance Mission In Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea: OSINT Expert​on July 3, 2025 at 4:37 pm

China has long been accused of using its research vessels for reconnaissance mission. Despite India’s concern, China continues to deploy the ships in the Indian Ocean Region for surveying seafloor ridges and underwater features.  China has long been accused of using its research vessels for reconnaissance mission. Despite India’s concern, China continues to deploy the ships in the Indian Ocean Region for surveying seafloor ridges and underwater features.