Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India Wang Xiaojian has said China's scientific research vessel Shi Yan 6 conducting marine scientific research activities at Colombo Port is consistent with international law and international customary practice.
Asked about reports regarding a Chinese research vessel named Shi Yan 6 scheduled to be docked in Sri Lanka in October and India's concerns regarding it, he said that they have a standard operating procedure (SOP) and they have consulted many friends, including India.