When elected, Maldives President Muizzu did something unusual. He visited China instead of India. But months later, he was back knocking on New Delhi's door — a familiar pattern in the region. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/11/08/japan/small-island-states-pacific-japan/ #commentary #japan #indopacific #australia #india #china #maldives #mohamedmuizzu #srilanka #fiji #security

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's party won control of parliament in a Sunday election landslide, results showed, with voters backing his tilt toward China and away from regional powerhouse and traditional benefactor India. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/22/asia-pacific/maldives-election-pro-china/ #asiapacific #maldives #mohamedmuizzu #china

A Chinese research vessel is on its way to the Maldives, according to an Indian military official and an independent researcher, as new Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu deepens ties with Beijing, distancing from New Delhi. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/01/23/asia-pacific/politics/chinese-research-vessel-maldives-india/?utm_content=bufferb7435&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #asiapacific #politics #chinese #maldives #india #xijinping #mohamedmuizzu