The Maldives says it has allowed a Chinese vessel to dock at the Male port, but claims the vessel will not conduct any research in the island country's waters.
Experts say this move could deteriorate already tense relations between India and the Maldives, as New Delhi sees Beijing as a threat in the region and has been wary of Male's growing proximity to China.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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Experts say this move could deteriorate already tense relations between India and the Maldives, as New Delhi sees Beijing as a threat in the region and has been wary of Male's growing proximity to China.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
IN: Maldives' foreign ministry...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 34 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0124-indiachinamaldives-sm.mp3