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China

Business & Tourism

‘Political trust’ restored between China and Maldives

The Chinese ambassador hailed Foreign Minister Shahid’s recent visit to Beijing.

29 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

China funds renovation of Maldives foreign ministry

30 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Foreign minister extols China-Maldives partnership

The praise was at odds with Speaker Nasheed’s criticism of Chinese debt.

22 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM

Business & Tourism

China to help develop business sector

An MoU was signed with China’s State Administration for Market Regulation.

15 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

China would respect will of Maldives people over debt, says Gayoom

China has financed Maldives projects with loans in excess of a billion dollars.

29 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Saudi Arabia and China’s leaders congratulate Maldives president-elect

Pakistan’s prime minister Imran Khan called Solih on Monday morning.

01 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

China snaps at Nasheed over ‘smears and irresponsible remarks’

China has been accused of land-grabbing and dragging the Maldives into a debt-trap.

28 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Chinese state media changes tune on India, Maldives

India and China could work together in the Maldives, said the Global Times.

27 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

China ‘respects’ Maldives election outcome

The Maldives is heavily indebted to China.

26 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Features & Comment

Sanctions, elections, the Maldives and India: A Q&A with Mohamed Shainee

Mohamed Shainee is a confidant of President Abdulla Yameen.

11 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Business & Tourism

Concern over Maldives mounting debt to China

The three largest Chinese projects in the Maldives are said to be worth $1.5 billion.

10 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

India warned over ‘ill-willed provocation’ towards Maldives

Maldives-India relations have nosedived under the current government.

10 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Features & Comment

Status quo or got to go? What the Maldives’ allies want from the election

There are seven countries with embassies in the Maldives. What do they want from the presidential election?

29 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives wants to ‘rid itself of excessive Indian influence’

Ties between India and the Maldives are under pressure because of China’s growing footprint.

14 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM

Business & Tourism

China defends ‘completely normal’ Maldives investments

The three largest Chinese projects are together worth $1.5 billion and there will be repayment problems, a think-tank says.

14 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Culture

China donates sea ambulance

14 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

India to ‘educate and advise’ Maldives on China

India has urged the Maldives to return to the path of democracy.

10 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Home ministry condemns Chinese ‘land grab’ claims

Ex-foreign minister Naseem accused the government of “giving land to China which could be converted into military bases.”

24 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM

Business & Tourism

Debt ‘natural’ for the Maldives

The Maldives has been borrowing heavily from China, but details of the loan are not clear.

18 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives on ‘path of confrontation’ with India

India’s prime minister has yet to visit the Maldives, despite taking office in 2014.

14 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM

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