China-Maldives relations

Wang Yi’s visits to the Maldives and Sri Lanka signal Beijing’s priorities fairly clearly: it's focusing on South Asia and the Indian Ocean.

The Maldives has begun to realize a mutually beneficial relationship with India, and the Solih government means to maintain it despite a growing rhetoric stirring anti-India sentiments.

The Chinese envoy rejected the characterization of a 2017 free trade agreement between Male and Beijing by the incumbent speaker of the house and former president.

With a change of leadership in Male, the Maldives have turned back to India.

From reframing ties with China to advancing Maldivian democracy, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has a hard road ahead.

The state of emergency comes amid a high stakes game of regional rivalry.

Recent history suggests Indian intervention would carry steep consequences.

Doing nothing is not an option, but there are few good choices for India.

China's Foreign Ministry warns the world not to “complicate the situation” by interfering in the unfolding crisis.

With a new FTA, China cements its influence in Maldives, much to India's dismay.

In both Maldives and Sri Lanka, China has been chipping away at Indian influence.