China says submarine docking in Sri Lanka was 'routine'  

國(guó)防部證實(shí)中國(guó)1艘潛艇亮相印度洋停靠斯里蘭卡

在25日的國(guó)防部例行記者會(huì)上，新聞發(fā)言人耿雁生表示，中國(guó)海軍一艘潛艇執(zhí)行了護(hù)航任務(wù)，期間停靠斯里蘭卡，這是中國(guó)海軍年度計(jì)劃內(nèi)的正常安排。[查看全文]

(ECNS) – An official has denied speculation that a submarine that docked in Sri Lanka is a sign of China's power projection in the Indian Ocean.

At a regular press conference on Sept 25, Geng Yansheng, spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense, said the submarine visited Sri Lanka's Colombo Port on Sept 15 for a routine port call. Geng said the submarine was on an escort mission to the Gulf of Aden and Somalia.

The visit has triggered speculation that the Chinese Navy wants to boost its strength in the Indian Ocean.

Geng clarified that it was a regular port call for replenishment of supplies and was a common practice for navies of all countries.

It was the first time a Chinese submarine had openly visited a nation in the Indian Ocean.