SHANGHAI/NEW DELHI -- The Maldives' new president, Mohamed Muizzu, met Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday, seeking more investment and tourists amid a souring of ties with India.
Xi hailed the two countries' cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative since he visited Male, the Maldivian capital, in 2014. "Under the new circumstances, China-Maldives relations are confronted with a historic opportunity to build on past achievements and forge ahead," Xi added during their summit, aired by state broadcaster CCTV.
