Maldives upgrades ties with China amid pivot from India

By upgrading ties with the Maldives, China is setting the stage for further investment in a region where India has already seen another neighbour, Sri Lanka, gravitate towards China.

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Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and Chinese President Xi Jinping sign key agreements in Beijing, China on January 10. PHOTO: THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE X/ DAWN

January 11, 2024

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