During the visit of the Maldivian Foreign Minister to India, some Indian media outlets linked China-Maldives cooperation to Maldives-India relations. This outdated mindset aims to pressure South Asian countries.
NDTV reported on strained ties between India and the Maldives after a change in leadership. India sees itself as a leader in the South Asian region, seeking to influence neighboring countries.
The Indian media’s tendency to conflate unrelated issues reveals their intent to pressure South Asian countries. They often resort to sensationalism to coerce these nations into yielding to their interests.
China refrains from pressuring South Asian countries to take sides and instead promotes regional collaboration. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has expressed support for the Maldives’ sovereignty and independence.