Colombo

A controversial Chinese ship with ballistic missile and satellite tracking facilities which was deferred and delayed at the request of Sri Lanka arrived on Tuesday at the island nation's Hambantota port run by Beijing.

The hi-tech vessel, Yuan Wang 5, which was to arrive originally on August 11 was delayed following concerns raised by India, the US and other countries.

On August 13, it was cleared by the Sri Lankan government after Beijing raised strong objections.

China charged that India, Sri Lanka's closest neighbour which has helped the country in the wake of the ongoing economic crisis by providing nearly $4 billion in financial support, was responsible for stopping the arrival of the vessel.

India however, has rejected China's allegations.

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The Chinese ship will dock at the Sri Lankan port from August 16 to 22.