Posted 1/8/2024, 9:50:38 AM
Maldives President Visits China First, Departing From Tradition, As China Seeks Closer Ties With South Asia
- Maldives president visits China, breaks tradition of visiting India first
- China calls for open-minded approach to cooperation with South Asia, says it's not a zero-sum game
- China respects Maldives' ties with India, but wants trilateral cooperation
- Maldives ministers made insulting comments about Indian PM's visit, government distanced itself
- China has invested in infrastructure projects in Maldives, expanded influence under new president