Amid the raging political crisis in the Maldives, China on Monday refuted allegations made by former Maldives President Mohammed Nasheed that Beijing is engaging in grabbing land in the Indian Ocean archipelago nation. “Recently, former Maldivian President Nasheed made a lot of false remarks in the Indian media. India has traditionally held influence in the Indian Ocean atoll nation where China has been trying to make inroads because of the country’s strategic location. Experts say the Maldivian crisis could well become a new power struggle between India and China. “As a matter of fact, when Nasheed was the President, China and Maldives have already launched relevant cooperation projects.

Source: Hindustan Times February 12, 2018 18:11 UTC