China


‘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


China funds renovation of Maldives foreign ministry
30 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


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


China to help develop business sector
An MoU was signed with China’s State Administration for Market Regulation.
15 May 2019, 9:00 AM


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


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


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


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


China ‘respects’ Maldives election outcome
The Maldives is heavily indebted to China.
26 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


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


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


India warned over ‘ill-willed provocation’ towards Maldives
Maldives-India relations have nosedived under the current government.
10 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


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


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


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


China donates sea ambulance
14 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM


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


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


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


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