A ship (top) of the Chinese Coast Guard is seen near a ship of the Vietnam Marine Guard in the South China Sea, about 210 km (130 miles) off the shore of Vietnam, in this May 14, 2014 file photo. REUTERS/Nguyen Minh/Files
Reuters: India to build satellite tracking station in Vietnam that offers eye on China
India will set up a satellite tracking and imaging centre in southern Vietnam that will give Hanoi access to pictures from Indian earth observation satellites that cover the region, including China and the South China Sea, Indian officials said.
The move, which could irritate Beijing, deepens ties between India and Vietnam, who both have long-running territorial disputes with China.
While billed as a civilian facility - earth observation satellites have agricultural, scientific and environmental applications - security experts said improved imaging technology meant the pictures could also be used for military purposes.
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WNU Editor: The Chinese should not be surprised. They have alienated almost all of their neighbours over border disputes .... so it is only natural that these same neighbours are now going to try and get together to deter China.
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