Chinese convoys reach India

Chennai: Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Mamallapuram, four special black convoys and a Boeing 747 aircraft were flown down to Chennai on Tuesday around 11.30 pm.

This was reportedly kept a secret till the last minute with even top Indian officials being kept in the dark regarding this development.

Sources indicated that the Chinese officials obtained prior permission from the Airports Authority of India(AAI).