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Former Maldives President accuses China of land grab
Context:
Exiled Maldives opposition leader Mohammed Nashid has accused China of seizing land in Maldives and also undermining its sovereignty
What are the accusations?
- The leader has voiced his concerns over the increasing Chinese presence in Maldives
- He has accused that Chinese interests had leased around 16 islets and were constructing ports and other infrastructure there.
- He is also concerned over Maldive’s foreign debt owed to China and fears that the country being unable to repay its loans, could end up providing more land and infrastructure to China
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