For the first time, a Chinese submarine has docked at a port in Malaysia, signalling deepening military ties between the two countries, which are already partners in the development of the Beijing-led Maritime Silk Road. It was the second confirmed port visit by a Chinese submarine, following a visit to Sri Lanka in 2014, the People’s Daily online reported on Monday. Special tiesAnalysts say docking of Chinese submarine signals the emergence of special ties between Beijing and Kuala Lumpur. It also includes the establishment of the strategically vital deep water port in the Strait of Malacca in Malaysia. The four-day stopover of the submarine is seen as a trigger for elevated tensions in the South China Sea

Source: The Hindu January 11, 2017 00:56 UTC