The Chinese navy’s newest and most advanced spy ship, a Type 815 Dongdiao-class auxiliary general intelligence vessel. Photo: Handout
The Chinese navy’s newest and most advanced spy ship, a Type 815 Dongdiao-class auxiliary general intelligence vessel. Photo: Handout
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Chinese spy ship spotted near war games, Australia says

Vessel stayed outside territorial waters but was inside exclusive economic zone in move Australian defence officials described as ‘provocative’

Laura Zhou
Laura Zhou

Updated: 10:50pm, 22 Jul, 2017

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The Chinese navy’s newest and most advanced spy ship, a Type 815 Dongdiao-class auxiliary general intelligence vessel. Photo: Handout
The Chinese navy’s newest and most advanced spy ship, a Type 815 Dongdiao-class auxiliary general intelligence vessel. Photo: Handout
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