How China strengthened bond with Maldives amid India exit? 10 key collaborations between Male, Beijing

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From providing military assistance to helping build infrastructure, China has been actively boosting its ties with the Maldives which is seemingly trying to drift away from what many call India's "influence"..

Ever since Mohamed Muizzu took over as the Maldives President, he has offered China many opportunities to invest in the island nation..

Here's in 10 points how China has been helping Maldives in the past few months:..

As per reports, Maldives informed that procuring laboratory equipment for 72 islands across the country within the next five years has been arranged under this agreement.. 8. China to build Mal city roads for free..

The Maldives President, in his February 5 speech, had said that the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement signed by Maldives with People's Republic of China "will provide a myriad number of benefits to Maldivian businesses and to the economy"...