Posted 3/7/2024, 11:37:08 AM
Maldives Pivots Toward China, India Slips in Tourism and Ties Under President Muizzu
- India slips to 6th rank on Maldives tourism charts as China rises to 1st under President Muizzu
- India dominated Maldives tourism until December 2023, now down to 6% market share
- China steadily climbed from 10th to 1st, now makes up 12% of tourist arrivals
- Muizzu signing deals with China, reviewing 100+ agreements with India
- Muizzu asking India to withdraw military personnel, not renewing hydrographic surveys pact
